Thom has a scale model of his car. Thescale factor is 1 : 12. If the actual car has16-inch wheels, what size are the wheels on the scale model? Thom has a scale model of his car. Thescale factor is 1 : 12. If the actual car has16-inch wheels, what size are the wheels on the scale model?

Answer: 1.33-inch wheels

Step-by-step explanation:

The scale factor is 1 : 12. (i. e 12 inches on the actual is represented by one unit on the scale model)

So, If the actual car has 16-inch wheels,

The size of the wheels on the scale model will be 16-inch / 12 = 1.33-inch

Thus, Thom's car will have 1.33-inch wheels