Math Problem Statement

An architect built a scale model of a sports stadium using a scale in which 2 inches represents 30 feet. The height of the sports stadium is 180 feet. What is the height of the scale model in inches?

Solution

The question asks about the height of a scale model of a sports stadium, given the scale of 2 inches representing 30 feet, and the actual height of the stadium being 180 feet.

Solution:

  1. Find the ratio of the scale:

    • 2 inches represents 30 feet.
    • Therefore, 1 inch represents 302=15\frac{30}{2} = 15 feet.
  2. Determine the height of the stadium in model terms:

    • The actual height of the stadium is 180 feet.
    • To find the model height in inches, divide the real height by the number of feet represented by 1 inch: Model height=180 feet15 feet per inch=12 inches.\text{Model height} = \frac{180 \text{ feet}}{15 \text{ feet per inch}} = 12 \text{ inches}.

Thus, the height of the scale model is 12 inches, corresponding to Option B.

Would you like more details on any of the steps?

Here are some related questions:

  1. What if the stadium were 300 feet tall, how would the scale model height change?
  2. How would the scale change if 1 inch represented 10 feet instead of 15 feet?
  3. How can we reverse the process to find the real height of a stadium from a model's height?
  4. Can this scale be used for other dimensions like width or length?
  5. What other units of measurement could be used for models?

Tip: Always check the relationship between model and real-world sizes using ratios to make accurate conversions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Ratios
Scale Models

Formulas

Height of scale model = Real height ÷ Scale ratio

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grade 7