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In a scale model of the Eiffel Tower, 10 centimeters represent 65 meters. If the real Eiffel Tower is approximately 325 meters tall, how tall is the plastic model?

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Answer:

The plastic model is 50 meters tall

Explanation:

Here, we want to know how tall is the plastic model

In the plastic model 10 m represents 65 meters

then x meters plastic = 325 m real

10 * 325 = 65 * x

3250 = 65x

x = 3250/65

x = 50 meters

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