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A model length of 12 cm. represents an actual length of 102 ft. What is the scale for the model.

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hmmmmmm..... a tough one, but it is relatively easy. What you need to do is create a proportion for 12 cm and 102 ft. After that, you cross multiply and turn
the problem into an algebraic equation of 12x = 102 (I used x for the variable)
So, you divide 102 by 12 giving you the awnser of 8.5 ft. Here is the scale:
1 cm : 8.5 ft
I hoped this helped!


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