Question

Use the scale factor 1:8 to find the missing dimension.

Item = baby giraffe
model = height = cm
actual = height = 1.84m

Answer 1

• model: actual=1:8
• model=actual/8

So

• Actual=1.84m

Model:-

• 1.84/8
• 0.23m

Answer 2

• 0.23 m or 23 cm

Explanation:

Accordingto the scale factor, the model is 8 times smaller than actual figure.

Its height is:

• 1.84 m * 1/8 = 0.23 m or 23 cm