Question

if you were to make a model of the swordfish with a scale of 1 in. = 2 ft, how long would the model be?

A.1/2 inch

B. 1. inch

C. 4 inches

D.5 inches

Answer 1

To determine the length of the model of the swordfish using the scale of 1 inch = 2 feet, you first need to know the actual length of the swordfish.

Assuming an average swordfish is around 10 to 11 feet long, let's calculate:

If the actual length is 10 feet:
- Convert feet to inches: 10 feet is \(10 \times 12 = 120\) inches.
- Using the scale \(1 \, \text{inch} = 2 \, \text{feet}\), divide the actual length in feet by 2:
\[
\text{Model Length} = \frac{10 \, \text{feet}}{2} = 5 \, \text{inches}
\]

If the actual length is 11 feet:
- Convert feet to inches: 11 feet is \(11 \times 12 = 132\) inches.
- Using the scale \(1 \, \text{inch} = 2 \, \text{feet}\), divide the actual length in feet by 2:
\[
\text{Model Length} = \frac{11 \, \text{feet}}{2} = 5.5 \, \text{inches}
\]

Since the options given are 1/2 inch, 1 inch, 4 inches, and 5 inches, the length that fits is:

- For 10 feet, the model length is **5 inches**.

Thus, the correct answer is **D. 5 inches**.