Concept explainers
The actual wingspan if the scale is
Answer to Problem 5GP
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The model’s wingspan is 28.5 centimeters.
Concept Used:
Rules of Addition/ Subtraction:
- Two numbers with similar sign always get added and the resulting number will carry the similar sign.
- Two numbers with opposite signs always get subtracted and the resulting number will carry the sign of larger number.
Rules of Multiplication/ Division:
- The product/quotient of two similar sign numbers is always positive.
- The product/quotient of two numbers with opposite signs is always negative.
Calculation:
In order to find the length of actual wingspan, use the
Thus, the actual wingspan is 11.4 meters.
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