Question

A model of a skyscraper was made by an architect. the model was 15 inches high. if the architect used a scale of 2 inches representing 160 feet what would be the actual height of the building

Answer 1

1200 feet

Explanation:

A scale is a representative faction which can be used to either increase or decrease the size or dimensions of an object.

scale =
`(model height)/(actual height)`

`(2inches)/(160 feet)` =
`(15 inches)/(actual height)`

actual height =
`(15 *160)/(2)`

=
`(2400feet)/(2)`

= 1200

actual height = 1200 feet

The actual height of the skyscraper is 1200 feet.