Question

Monifa made a scale model of a helicopter. If the scale is 1 in. = 3 ft, and the model is 2.5 inches tall, how tall is the actual helicopter?

Answer 1

Answer: 7.5ft

Step-by-step explanation: 1 in= 3ft, inches multiplied by 3 is the amount of ft, 2.5x3=7.5

Answer 2

7.5 feet

Explanation:

Scince 1 inch=3ft is the scale, then 2.5in represents the model, the scale factor between 1 and 2.5 is 2.5. So 3x2.5=7.5ft. Hope this helps :)