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The scale of this model of the space shuttle is 1ft :50 ft. In the actual space shuttle the main cargo bay measures 15 ft wide by 60 ft long. What are the dimensions of the cargo bay in the model

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Answer:

Explanation:

Given:

Model Scale = 1 ft : 50 ft

Actual dimensions:

Length, L = 60 ft

Width, B = 15 ft

Model dimensions:

Length, Lm = 50 ft/1 ft × 60 ft

= 3000 ft

Width, Bm = 50 ft/1 ft × 15 ft

= 750 ft

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