Question

MATHS

A model of a plane is made using a scale of 1:5.
a)
If the real length of the plane is 20 m, what is
the length of the model?
b)
If the wings of the model are 1.2 m long, what is
the actual length of the wings on the plane?

Answer 1

a) 4 meters

b) 6 meters

Explanation:

a)

20/5 = 4

b)

1.2 x 5 = 6