A model is made of a car. The care is 5 feet long and the model is 8 inches long. What is the ratio of the length of the car to the length of the model?
8:5
15:2
2:15
5:8
My answer is 2:15
To find the ratio of the length of the car to the length of the model, we can divide the length of the car by the length of the model.
First, we need to convert the length of the car and the model to the same unit. Given that the car is 5 feet long and the model is 8 inches long, we can convert feet to inches by multiplying the length of the car by 12 (since there are 12 inches in a foot):
5 feet * 12 inches/foot = 60 inches
Now, we can compare the lengths:
Length of the car: 60 inches
Length of the model: 8 inches
The ratio of the length of the car to the length of the model is therefore:
60 inches : 8 inches
Simplifying this ratio, we can divide both sides by 8:
60 inches / 8 inches = 7.5
So, the ratio of the length of the car to the length of the model is 7.5:1.
Therefore, the correct answer is not listed. The correct ratio is 7.5:1, which is not provided as an option.
To find the ratio of the length of the car to the length of the model, we need to convert the measurements to the same unit.
In this case, let's convert both measurements to inches since the model length is already given in inches.
The car length is 5 feet, which is equivalent to 5*12 = 60 inches.
Therefore, the ratio of the length of the car to the length of the model is 60:8, which simplifies to 15:2.
So, the correct answer is 15:2.
In a ratio, you need the same units.
Change your 5 ft to inches, and set up the ratio.