Question

An architect uses a scale of 1 inch equal to 3 feet. The actual porch is being built is 8 feet by 20 feet.

What are the porch’s dimensions in the architect’s drawing?
A. 24 inches by 60 inches
B. 11 inches by 23 inches
C.2 2/3 inches by 6 2/3 inches
D. 2 1/3 inches by 6 1/3 inches

Answer 1

The scale is 1 inch equals 3 feet.

Divide the actual dimensions by 3 to get the number of inches:

8 ft / 3 = 2 2/3 inches

20 ft / 3 = 6 2/3 inches.

The answer is D. 2 1/3 inches by 6 1/3 inches