Question

Grade low in math help if you can :) Geometry

Lauren wants to build a model airplane using a scale where 2 inches represents 15 feet. If the airplane is 75 feet long, how long should the model be?
A.
5 inches
B.
7.5 inches
C.
10 inches
D.
15 inches

Answer 1

C) 10 inches

Explanation:

I think the simplest way to do this is as follows:

divide 75 by 15 to get how many times you need to multiply 2in by

75/15=5

since 15(5)=75 or the actual size of the airplane,

2(5)=10 which is the size of the model airplane