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Question 23 • Mathematical Models with Applications - MA4072 CR

Mount Rushmore is a sculpture that was carved using a model with a scale of 1 in :1 ft. If the model of George Washington’s face was 5 ft tall, how tall is his face on Mount Rushmore?

Answer
A
12 feet
B
5 inches
C
60 feet
D
10 feet

Explanation

The scale means 1 inch on the model represents 1 foot on Mount Rushmore. A model height of 5 feet is 60 inches, so the actual face is 60 feet tall. The correct choice is 60 feet.

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