Question

n a model of a ship. the mast is 9 cm high, while the mast of the actual ship is 12 m high.. if the length of the model ship is 21 cm, then how long is the actual ship?

Answer 1

Model : Actual = 9 cm : 12 m (Given)

Find the actual length if the model is 21 cm:

9 cm : 12 m

1 cm : 12/9 = 4/3 m

21 cm : 4/3 x 21 = 28 m

Answer: The actual length is 28 m