Convert 3 (1/2) into a mixed fraction first and then multiply it by 3:
3(1/2) * 3
(7/2) * 3
21/2
10 (1/2) = answer
The scale given (1 in : 1/2 ft) implies that 1 inch on the model is equal to 1/2 foot on the actual ship. Therefore, we can multiply the two inch values by 1/2 foot to find the true dimensions of the ship in feet. Starting with 28 inches:
28 × (1/2 ft) = 14 ft
28 inches is proportional to 14 feet. Now calculate 65 inches:
65 × (1/2 ft) = 32.5 ft
65 inches is proportional to 32.5 feet. Therefore, the answer to this problem is:
D) 14 ft. by 32 1/2 ft.
I hope this helps!
