Question

Stonehendge II is a scale model of the ancient Stonehendge. The scale is 3 to 5. If the original construction is 4.9 meters, what is the height of the model construction?

Answer 1

`color(chocolate)("Height of the model " = 2.76 m`

Explanation:

`"Ratio of original to model is "= 5 : 3`

`"Height of original construction " = 4.9 m`

`"Height of the model " = (3/5) * 4.9 = 2.76 m`