An architect makes a model of a new house. The model shows a tile patio in the backyard. In the model, each tile has length 2/3 in. and width 1/2. The actual tiles have length 1/2 ft and width 3/8 ft. What is the ratio of the length of a tile in the model to the length of an actual tile? What is the ratio of the area of a tile in the model to the area of an actual tile? Use pencil and paper. Describe two ways to find each ratio. The ratio of the length of a tile in the model to the length of an actual tile is?
