Question

A model of a skyscraper is 1.6 in long, 2.8 in wide, and 11.2 in high. The scale factor is 8 in : 250 ft. What are the actual dimensions of the skyscraper? (Explain if possible)

Answer 1

At 8in to 250 feet the skyscraper converts to the following. 1.6 in/8 in x 250ft = 50 ft long 2.8in/8in x 250ft = 87.5 ft wide 11.2in/8in x 250ft = 350 ft high You get this because every 8 in is 250 feet so you need to calculate the ratio of scale to that 8in per 250 feet.