Question

a model is built to 2/15 scale. if a particular part of the model measures 6 inches, how long is the actual structure?

Answer 1

45 inches

Explanation:

given that the scale of the model is
`(2)/(15)`

Then to find the actual dimension, multiply by the reciprocal , that is

actual dimension = 6 inches ×
`(15)/(2)` = 3 × 15 = 45 inches