Chapter 12.8, Problem 17PPS

To determine

To determine the scale factor of the sculpture to a standard cornet.

Answer to Problem 17PPS

  $156:7$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

  

The sculpture is 26 feet long

A standard cornet is 14 inches long

Calculation:

Now the sculpture is given in 26 feet long.

Converting into inch,

  $\Rightarrow \frac{26\text{ feet}}{1}\times \frac{12\text{ inch}}{1\text{ feet}}=312\text{ inch}$

Writing the ratio form of sculpture and standard cornet length,

  $\Rightarrow 312:14$

Simplifying into lower form,

  $\Rightarrow 156:7$

Conclusion:

Therefore, the scale factor of the sculpture to a standard cornet is $156:7$ .