Question

Use the scale factor 1:15 to find the missing dimension.

Item: swimming pool

Model: Depth:_____centimeters

Actual: Depth: 3 meters

Answer 1

20 cm

Explanation:

`3 m*(1)/(15) *(100 cm)/(1 m)`

1. Multiply the actual depth my the scale factor of 1/15.

2. Multiply the resulting depth after multiply by the scale factor by the conversion factor of meters to centimeters.