A geologist creates a model of a mountain range in order to study erosion patterns. The elevation of the tallest mountain in the actual mountain range is 14,000 feet. The height of the tallest mountain in the model is 2 feet. The elevation of the smallest mountain in the actual mountain range is 9,000 feet. What is the height of the smallest mountain in the model?

1.56 feet

Question

A geologist creates a model of a mountain range in order to study erosion patterns. The elevation of the tallest mountain in the actual mountain range is 14,000 feet. The height of the tallest mountain in the model is 2 feet. The elevation of the smallest mountain in the actual mountain range is 9,000 feet. What is the height of the smallest mountain in the model?

       1.56 feet<--- my answer
       0.156 feet
       0.64 feet
       6.4 feet

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

Yeah I did the math myself and came up with something right around 1.56 so I would say the answer is A.