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  • 18-02-2016
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the diameter of the moon is 2160 miles. A model has a scale of 1 in : 150 mi. what is the diameter of the model?

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Helu7 Helu7
  • 18-02-2016
Let x be the diameter of the model.

x in : 2160 mi = 1 in : 150 mi

x = 2160 x (1/150)
   = 2160/150 
   = 14.4 in 

Therefore, the diameter of the model is 14.4 inches. 
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