Question

The scale for this drawing is 7 in. = 8 ft. On the drawing, the length

of the kitchen measures 8 in. What is the length of the actual Kitchen?
Round your answer to the nearest foot.

Answer 1

9 ft

Explanation:

Write and solve an equation of ratios, as follows:

8 in x

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

7 in 8 ft

Cross-multiplying, we get: 64 in-ft = 7x in

Dividing both sides by 7 in, we get:

64 in-ft

------------ = 9 ft (rounded down from 9.143 ft)

7 in