Sal and Zack built a scale model of the Texas Capitol using a scale in which 2 inches represents 8 feet. The height of the Texas Capitol is 312 feet.
What is the height of the scale model in inches??
To find the height of the scale model in inches, we need to use the scale of 2 inches representing 8 feet.
First, calculate the scale factor by dividing the actual height of the Texas Capitol by the corresponding measurement in the scale:
312 feet / 8 feet = 39
Now, multiply the scale factor by the measurement in inches in the scale to find the height of the scale model in inches:
39 * 2 inches = 78 inches
Therefore, the height of the scale model of the Texas Capitol is 78 inches.