Asked by Sara
In a photograph, the length of a sailing ship is 12in., and the height of its mast is 5in. The actual ship is 30 m long. What is the actual height of the ship's mast?
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Writeacher
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Answered by
Ms. Sue
You can solve this problem with a proportion.
12/30 = 5/x
Cross multiply and solve for x.
12x = 150
x = 150/12
x = 12.5 <b>feet</b>
12/30 = 5/x
Cross multiply and solve for x.
12x = 150
x = 150/12
x = 12.5 <b>feet</b>
Answered by
Anonymous
12.5 meters
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