Thinking It Through
Let’s suppose that we have models whose scale is 1/4 inch to 1 foot. Using the image below to help you when possible, think about the following questions:
- How many 1/4 inches are there in 1 foot?
- How many 1/4 inches are there in 4 3/4 inches?
- What is another way of expressing the ratio 1/4 inch to 1 foot?
Answer the following question in the box below: In a scale of 1/4 inch to 1 foot, a model of a building is 4 3/4 inches tall. How tall is the real building?
