Question
a model of a house is drawn using a scale of 3in=15ft. what is the length of the actual house if the model has a length of 15in
Answers
Ms. Sue
Cross multiply and solve for x
3/15 = 15/x
3/15 = 15/x
Taylor
so is it x=225in
Ms. Sue
No.
Cross multiply:
15 * 15 = 3x
225 = 3x
75 = x
The actual house is 75 feet long.
Cross multiply:
15 * 15 = 3x
225 = 3x
75 = x
The actual house is 75 feet long.