Question

the sears tower in chicago is 1450 feet hugh. a model if the tower is 24 inches tall. what is the ratio of the height of the model to the height of the actual sears tower?

Answer 1

Answer: 1:725

Explanation:

1 ft = 12 in

2 ft = 24 in

2 ft X 725 = 1450

1450 / 2 = 725

2 / 2 = 1

So 1:725

Answer 2

1 foot = 12 inches

Therefore:

2 feet = 24 inches

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2 feet x 725 = 1450 feet

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The real tower is 725 times taller than the actual model.

Ratio:

725 : 1