Question

A model boat has a scale of 1 to 12. If the actual boat is 36 feet long, how many inches long is the model boat?

Answer 1

Explanation:

`(1)/(x)` :
`(12)/(36)`

12x and 36

divide 36 by 12

36/12 = 3

3in

Answer 2

3 ft

Explanation:

We can use a ratio to solve

Using x as the length of the model

1 x

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

12 36 ft

Using cross products

1 * 36 = 12x

Divide each side by 12

36/12 = 12x/12

3 =x