Question

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

Answer 1

6 m

Explanation:

Multiply your scale by 1.2 m:

1 : 5 = 1.2 m : 6.0 m

The wings on the plane are 6.0 m long.