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A model of the Eiffel Tower is 41 centimeters tall. If the scale model is of the real Eiffel Tower, how tall is the Eiffel Tower?

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Final answer:

To determine the actual height of the Eiffel Tower from the scale model, the scale ratio is needed. Without it, an accurate calculation cannot be made, but assuming a scale of 1 cm:1 m (hypothetical), the tower would be 41 meters tall, which does not match the known height of about 300 meters.

Step-by-step explanation:

The scale model of the Eiffel Tower is 41 centimeters tall. To find the actual height of the Eiffel Tower using the scale model, we need to know the scale ratio used for the model. However, the problem does not provide this essential piece of information. For the sake of providing an example, let's assume a scale is given as 1 cm:1 m (which is not the actual scale for the Eiffel Tower). If this were the case, the calculation would be 41 cm Ă— 1 m/cm = 41 m for the real Eiffel Tower. It's important to note that the actual Eiffel Tower is approximately 300 meters tall, as per historical records.

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