Question

If 1 Inch represents 12 feet what dimensions would you use to make a scale drawing of 75 feet by 80 feet

Answer 1

• 6.25 inch by 20/3 inch (6.67 inch).

Step-by-step explanation:

Use the scale as a conversion factor.

• Scale: 1 inch = 12 feet

• Conversion factor: by the division property of equaltiy you can divide each side by 12 feet

1 inch / 12 feet = 1

• Convert 75 feet:

75 feet × 1 inch / 12 feet = 6.25 inch

• Convert 80 feet:

80 feet × 1 inch / 12 feet = 20/3 inch ≈ 6.67 inch

Thus, the dimesions to make a scales drawing of 75 feet by 80 feet are 6.25 inch and 20/3 inch (6.67 inch).