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Scale Drawings

Question 6 • Mathematical Models with Applications - MA4072 CR

The distance between the front wheels of a model car is 4.5 centimeters. What is the actual distance on the car if the scale is 1:24?

Answer
A
28.5 centimeters
B
29.5 centimeters
C
5.34 centimeters
D
108 centimeters

Explanation

A scale of 1:24 means each centimeter on the model represents 24 centimeters on the actual car. Multiply the model distance by 24: 4.5 × 24 = 108 centimeters. The actual distance between the front wheels is 108 centimeters, choice d.

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