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Find the missing dimension use the scale factor 1:12 model 32 cm find the actual in m

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Given:

The scale factor is 1:12.

Dimension of model = 32 cm

To find:

The actual dimension in m.

Solution:

Let x be the actual dimension.

The scale factor is 1:12 and the dimension of model is 32 cm.


(1)/(12)=(32)/(x)

On cross multiplication, we get


x=32* 12


x=384\ cm


x=3.84\ m
[\because 1\ m=100\ cm]

Therefore, the actual dimension is 3.84 m.

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