the elementarys Texas Flag is 10:17 in a scale drawing. If the actual width of the flag at Nolan’s school is 6 feet, what is its length in feet?

Question

The ratio of width to length of the Texas Flag is 10:17 in a scale drawing. If the actual width
of the flag at Nolan’s school is 6 feet, what is its length in feet?

Answer 1

10      x

--- = -----

17      6

 

17 x = 60

 

x = 60/17 = 3 and 9/17

 

The model's width is 3 and 9/17 and the real flag has width 6 feet