Eiffel Tower
MAC Assessment Task
The Paris Eiffel Tower was built for the 1889 World’s Fair. It stands 324 meters tall.
In Las Vegas a hotel built a replica of the tower. It is
half the scale of the Paris Eiffel Tower.
1. How&tall&is&the&replica&in&Las&Vegas?&
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2. &What&is&the&height&of&the&Paris&Eiffel&Tower&in&feet?&
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Conversion Chart
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1 yard = 3 feet
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1 foot = 12 inches
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1 yard = 36 inches
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1 meter = 1.09 yards
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1 meter = 3.28 feet
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1 inch = 2.54 centimeters
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MAC Test 6
Eiffel Tower
P7
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3. You&may&purchase&miniature&models&of&the&Eiffel&Tower&that&are&designed&to&scale.&&
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the&Paris&Eiffel&Tower&to&the&height&of&the&model&in&inches?&
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4. The&Paris&Eiffel&Tower&has&three&floors.&&The&top&floor&is&273&meters&tall.&Determine&
the&height&of&the&top&floor&on&the&miniature&model.&
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MAC Test 6
Eiffel Tower
P8
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