Question

A model train is built to a scale of 1:47. What is the size of the train car if the model is 5.25 inches?

Answer 1

Answer: 246.75 inches

Step-by-step explanation: The model is 5.25 inches, and it is built to a scale of 1:47, so the size of the real train is 5.25 * 47 = 246.75 inches = 20.5625 feet.

Answer 2

246.75 inches

Explanation:

1:47 ==> 1/47

5.25 = x * 1/47 ==> solve for x

5.25 = x/47

5.25 * 47 = 47 * x/47

x = 246.75 inches