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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Please help! Giving a medal!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@mathmale Could you please help or no?

OpenStudy (mathmale):

Use ratios. In #1, 1 inch corresponds to 4 meters, so that ratio is \[\frac{ 1 inch }{ 4 meters }.\] Then we're told that a certain length in the drawing is 6 inches, and we need to find the corresponding length in/on the actual object. This ratio is

OpenStudy (mathmale):

\[\frac{ 6inches }{ x }.\]Set these two ratios = to each other, cross multiply and solve for x.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thank you! Enjoy your medal!

OpenStudy (mathmale):

Thank you too. No chocolate cake available for me?

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