Question

Two lines are related by the scale 4 millimeters5 decimeters. How many times larger is the larger line?

A. 125
B. 1.25
C. 1,250
D. 12.5

Please help !

Answer 1

so how many milimeters is 4 decimeters?

remember the scale??

Answer 2

100 millimeters ?

Answer 3

hurry up guys i cant take forever on this ;/

Answer 4

yeah 100 milimeters = 1 decimeter correct!!

Answer 5

and now, 4 milimeters is scaled 5 decimeters, which is 500 milimeters! right?

Answer 6

so, scale factor = (final size)/(initial size)

Answer 7

1 decimeter = 100 millimeters
5 dm = 5*100
5dm = 500 mm

Answer 8

I still dont get it what do i do ?