Two rounds fountains are similar. One measures 5'6 across and the other measure 12'5" across. Find the scale factor from the small one to the large one.
How do u go about finding the answer to this.

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Two rounds fountains are similar. One measures 5'6 across and the other measure 12'5" across. Find the scale factor from the small one to the large one. 
How do u go about finding the answer to this.

anonymous · Answer

would someone please show me how to do this please. I would greatly appreciate it.

shane_b · Answer

First you should convert both values to inches:

5'6" = 66 inches
12'5" = 149 inches

The scale factor from the small one to the large one will be 66:149 => 66/149 => 0.4423.  In essence, that means that the smaller one is 44.23 % smaller than the large one.

anonymous · Answer

Thanks Shane

shane_b · Answer

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