Question

on a scale drawing the scale is 1/2 in = 1 ft what are the dimensions on the scale drawing for a room that is 22 ft by 17 ft

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

I did it.

Answer 2

11 inches by 8.5 inches

Explanation:

We can use proportions to solve this problem, drawing on top, real life on bottom

1/2 inch x inches

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

1 ft 22ft

Using cross products

1/2 * 22 = x*1

11 =x

11 inches

1/2 inch x inches

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

1 ft 17ft

Using cross products

1/2 * 17 = x*1

8.5 =x