A building is 295 feet tall. For a class project, Jim is to make a scale model of the building to place in the front hall display case. The display case is 23 inches tall. Which scale will allow him to make the tallest model that will fit in the display case?

1 inch = 15 feet
1 inch = 25 feet
1 inch = 30 feet
1 inch = 10 feet

Question

A building is 295 feet tall. For a class project, Jim is to make a scale model of the building to place in the front hall display case. The display case is 23 inches tall. Which scale will allow him to make the tallest model that will fit in the display case?

1 inch = 15 feet
 	1 inch = 25 feet
 	1 inch = 30 feet
 	1 inch = 10 feet

anonymous · Answer

How many 15's are in 295?

How many 25's are in 295?

How many 30's are in 295

How many 10's are in 295

You pick the answer closet to 23 without going over.