Question

A model train has a scale of 1 in : 4 ft. If the real train is 20 ft tall, then how tall is the model train?

A. 16 in

B. 5 in

C. 80 in

D. 1 in

Answer 1

Since the scale factor is 1/4, multiply the real train (20 ft) by 1/4.

20 * 1/4 = 5

B) 5 in