a scale model of a building is 8in.by12in.the scale is 1in.by 15ft.what are the dimensions of the actual building
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To find the dimensions of the actual building, you need to convert the dimensions of the scale model into the corresponding dimensions of the actual building using the given scale.
Given:
Scale Model:
Width = 8 inches
Length = 12 inches
Scale:
1 inch represents 15 feet
To convert the dimensions, follow these steps:
1. Convert the width of the scale model to feet:
Actual Width = Scale Model Width * Scale Conversion Factor
= 8 inches * (1 foot / 12 inches) [Since 1 inch = 1/12 foot]
= 2/3 feet
2. Convert the length of the scale model to feet:
Actual Length = Scale Model Length * Scale Conversion Factor
= 12 inches * (1 foot / 15 inches) [Using the given scale]
= 0.8 feet
Therefore, the dimensions of the actual building are:
Width = 2/3 feet
Length = 0.8 feet
8 * 15 = ______ feet
12 * 15 = ______ feet