The scale model of a car is 5% of the size of the actual car. The length of the model is 9 inches. How many feet long is the actual car?

Skyguard asked Jan 8, 2023

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The scale model of a car is 5% of the size of the actual car. The length of

the model is 9 inches. How many feet long is the actual car?

Skyguard asked Jan 8, 2023

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Step-by-step explanation:

x = length of the actual car in inches

5% of x = 9 inches

0.05x = 9

x = 9/(0.05)

x = 180 inches

Divide by 12 to convert from inches to feet.

180 inches = (180/12) feet = 15 feet

Eric Frick answered Jan 15, 2023

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