Question

The length of a car measures 30 feet what is the length of a model car if the scale factor is 1:64

Answer 1

5 5/8 inches

Explanation:

Set up and solve an equation of ratios:

x 1

------- = -------

30 ft 64

Then 64x = 30 ft, and x (the length of the model car) is 30/64 ft, or

x = 0.469 ft, or 5 5/8 inches