Question

A model is drawn with a scale of 1:200.

a) The model is 17.5cm long. Find the actual length, in metres of the boat.
b) The actual length of the boat is 6.2m. Find the height, in centimeters, of the model.

Answer 1

3500

Explanation:

1 : 200 = 17.5 : x

x = 200 × 17.5

x = 3500