The real engine is 65.25 feet long
How to determine the length?
The scale is given as:
Scale = 87 feet to 1 foot
The scale length is given as
Scale length = 9 inches
Convert inches to feet
Scale length = 9/12 feet
The actual length is then calculated as:
Actual = 87 * 9/12 feet
Evaluate
Actual = 65.25 feet
Hence, the real engine is 65.25 feet long
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