Question

A model satellite has a scale of 1 in: 6 ft.

If the model satellite is 3 in wide, then
how wide is the real satellite?
A) 9 ft
C) 1 ft
B) 18 ft
D) 2 ft

Answer 1

B) 18 ft

Explanation:

The scale is 1 in. model : 6 ft real.

6/1 = 6

To go from model size to real size, multiply the model size by 6 and change from inches to feet.

3 in. model = 3 × 6 ft = 18 ft