Math Problem Statement

A model of a building is built with a scale of 1:22. If the model is 17.8 feet tall, how tall is the actual building? Round your answer to the nearest hundredth, if necessary.

Solution

To solve this problem, we need to find the actual height of the building using the scale provided.

The scale given is 1:22, meaning the actual building is 22 times taller than the model. The height of the model is 17.8 feet.

We use the following proportion:

Actual Height=Model Height×Scale Factor\text{Actual Height} = \text{Model Height} \times \text{Scale Factor}

Substitute the given values:

Actual Height=17.8×22\text{Actual Height} = 17.8 \times 22

Now, calculate the actual height:

Actual Height=391.6 feet\text{Actual Height} = 391.6 \text{ feet}

Thus, the actual height of the building is 391.6 feet.

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to expand on this concept:

  1. What would the model height be if the actual building was 500 feet tall at the same scale?
  2. How does changing the scale factor affect the size of the model?
  3. If a different model had a scale of 1:50, how tall would it be if the actual building is 600 feet?
  4. Can you calculate the volume ratio between the model and the real building using the same scale factor?
  5. How would the model’s width change if the scale factor became 1:10 instead of 1:22?

Tip: When working with scales, remember that the scale factor applies equally to all dimensions (height, width, etc.).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Ratios and Proportions
Scaling
Multiplication

Formulas

Actual Height = Model Height × Scale Factor

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8