Question

Jame has a model helicopter. The model is 8 inches long and 7 inches wide. The actual helicopter is 56 inches long. What is the helicoptrets actual width,. if we assume the medel's proportions are accurate?

A. 40
B. 49
C. 56
D. 60

Answer 1

Write a proportion:

\(\dfrac{8}{7} = \dfrac{56}{x}\)

Cross multiply..what's 7 * 56?

Answer 2

thank you. :) I don't need anymore help now. c:

Answer 3

392/8?

Answer 4

Oh, okay.

Answer 5

Yep, you got it.

392 = 8x

Then we divide 392 / 8

Answer 6

Okay. Thank you. c:

Answer 7

No problem.