Question

Which scale would produce the smallest drawing? Explain your reasoning.

A. 1:100
B. 1 millimeter:1 meter
C. 1 inch:10 feet

Answer 1

1 millimeter: 1 meter

Explanation:

Part a) scale 1: 100

That means----> 1 unit on the drawing represent 100 units in the actual

Example

100 units in the actual -----> represent 1 unit on the drawing

Part b) scale 1 millimeter: 1 meter

The scale is

1 millimeter: 1,000 millimeter or 1:1,000

That means----> 1 unit on the drawing represent 1,000 units in the actual

Example

100 units in the actual -----> represent 0.10 units on the drawing

Part c) scale 1 inch: 10 feet

so

The scale is

1 inch: 120 inches or 1:120

That means----> 1 unit on the drawing represent 120 units in the actual

Example

100 units in the actual -----> represent 0.83 units on the drawing

therefore

The scale 1 millimeter: 1 meter would produce the smallest drawing