a scale model of an aircraft carrier uses a scale in which 1 inch represents 500 feet. if the beam of the actual aircraft carrier is 200feet , what is the length of the beam of the scale model in inches. select TWO correct answers
To find the length of the beam of the scale model in inches, we need to divide the actual length by the scale factor.
The scale factor is given as 1 inch represents 500 feet.
1. Convert the length of the beam of the actual aircraft carrier to the equivalent scale length in inches:
200 feet ÷ 500 feet/inch = 0.4 inch (This is the scale length in inches.)
2. Multiply the scale length by the scale factor of 1 inch represents 500 feet:
0.4 inch × 500 feet/inch = 200 feet (This is the actual length of the beam in feet.)
Therefore, two correct answers are:
- The length of the beam of the scale model is 0.4 inch.
- The length of the beam of the scale model is 200 feet.