Question

A scale model NASA is working on for the space shuttle is built in the ratio of 1:15, meaning the actual space shuttle is 15 times larger. If the rocket fuel container on the model is 5 inches long, how many inches long is the rocket fuel container on the actual space shuttle?

Answer 1

The rocket fuel container on the actual shuttle is 75 in. long

Ratio of the model: actual shuttle
1:15

Ratio of fuel tank on model: fuel tank on actual shuttle
5: (unknown)

Multiply 5 by 15 to find the unknown value.
5 x 15 = 75 inches long

Answer 2

Answer: 75 inches

Explanation:

From the question, we are informed that a scale model NASA is working on for the space shuttle is built in the ratio of 1:15.

If the rocket fuel container on the model is 5 inches long, the number of inches long is the rocket fuel container on the actual space shuttle will then be:

= 5 × 15.

= 75 inches