Question

The ratio of a model car to a regular car is 1:16. The model is 6.25 inches long. What is the length of the actual car in feet and inches? what if the ratio of the model car was 2:35, then what would be the actual length of the car?

Answer 1

Explanation:

model car 1 : regular car 16

model 6.25 inches : actual car 6.25*16 = 100 inches

1foot = 12 inches

100/12 = 8 feet and 4 inches

model car 2 : regular car 35

model 6.25 inches : actual car 6.25*35/2 = 109. 375 inches