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The table below gives the dimensions of a bridge and a scale model of the bridgeFind the scale factor of the model to the real bridge.write your answer as a fraction in simplest form.

The table below gives the dimensions of a bridge and a scale model of the bridgeFind-example-1

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The corresponding sides of the model and the actual bridge are in proportion because the two solids are similar.

The scale factor from the model to the actual bridge is 5/25 = 6/30 = 8/40 = 1/5.

Answer: 1/5
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