Question

In a drawing of a bus, the length is 5 cm. If the scale used

is 1 cm: 9 ft, what is the actual length of the bus?

Answer 1

45 ft

Explanation:

9x5=45

Answer 2

45 ft

Explanation:

1 cm : 9 ft

Multiply both sides of the ratio by 5.

5 * 1 cm : 5 * 9 ft

5 cm : 45 ft

Answer: 45 ft