Question

If a scale is 1:5000 and the model length is 15 cm how much cm is the real length?

A. 0.002
B. 33
C. 7500
D. 0.03

Answer 1

75000

Explanation:

We can use ratios to solve. Put the scale length over the real length

1 15

------------ = ----------------

5000 x

Using cross products

1x = 15*5000

x =75000