Question

Please help. I need to get too 80%

Answer 1

`(3)/(500)`

Explanation:

Start by converting 5 meters to centimeters. Note 1 meter = 100 centimeters.

We can set up a unit converter:

`5m((100cm)/(1m))`

The meters cancel out leaving us with:

`5*100cm=500cm`

The scale factor is:

`(drawing)/(real\ life)=(3cm)/(500cm)=(3)/(500)`