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For a model of a building, a sculptor uses the scale of 3 inches represents 15 feet. The sculptor creates a model of an airplane that is 5 inches long. How long was the original airplane?

A 25 feet
B 30 feet
C 50 feet
D 75 feet

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Answer:

A) 25 feet

Explanation:

A sculptor uses the scale of 3 inches to represent 15 feet. Find the amount of feet represented by 1 inch by simply dividing 15 with 3:

15/3 = 5

1 inch represents 5 feet.

Next, it is given that the model of the airplane is 5 inches long. Multiply 5 inches with 5 feet to get the total measurement of the original airplane:

5 x 5 = 25 feet.

5 inches represent 25 feet.

A) 25 feet is our answer.

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