A train figure is a scale model of a real train. the train figure is 10 inches long. if the real train is 50 feet long, what scale is being used?
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1 foot = 12 inches
50 feet = 50 x 12 inches = 600 inches
Scale = size of model ÷ size of actual object
Scale = 10 inches ÷ 600 inches
Scale = 1:60
Therefore, the scale being used is 1:60.