a.
To find: The length of Roosevelt’s moustache on the monument.
a.
Answer to Problem 10PPS
20 ft.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The scale model of the actual Mount Rushmore carving is
Calculation:
Let x be the length of Roosevelt’s moustache on the monument.
Then by proportion,
Thus, the length of Roosevelt’s moustache on the monument is 20 ft.
b.
To find: The scale factor.
b.
Answer to Problem 10PPS
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The scale model of the actual Mount Rushmore carving is
Calculation:
The ratio of the length of the model to the length of the monument is
Then, the scale factor is,
c.
To find: The height of George Washington’s face on the model.
c.
Answer to Problem 10PPS
60 inches
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The scale model of the actual Mount Rushmore carving is
Calculation:
Let x be the height of George Washington’s face on the model.
Then by proportion,
Thus, George Washington’s face is 60 inches tall on the model.
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