Question

On a blue print every 1/4 inch is 1 ft what is the scale statement in the form of 1:x

Answer 1

1 inch: 4 ft

Explanation:

We can use proportions to solve this problem. Put the blue print size on the top and the real life size on the bottom.

1/4 inch 1 inch

----------- = -------------

1 ft x ft

Using cross products

1/4 * x = 1*1

Multiply each side by 4

4 * 1/4 *x = 4*1

x =4

1 inch: 4 ft