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A model airplane is built with a wing span of 23 inches. The actual length of the wing is 92 feet. Find the scale factor.A. 1 inch $=4$ feetB. 1 inch $=8$ feetC. 1 inch $=12$ feetD. 1 inch $=16$ feet
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We know that the model airplane has a wingspan of 23 inches, and the actual airplane has a wingspan of 92 feet. So, we can write this ratio as 23 inches (model) to 92 feet (actual). Show more…
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