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Geometry math question no Guessing and Please show work

Geometry math question no Guessing and Please show work-example-1

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1' = 12"

The scale; 1/4" : 1' → 1/4" : 12" → 1" : 48"

Actual large is 48 times greater than on the architectural drawing. Therefore:

2 1/2" = 2.5"; 3 3/4" = 3.75"

2.5" → 2.5" · 48 = 120" = (120 : 12)' =10'

3.75" → 3.75" · 48 = 180" = (180 : 12)' = 15'

Answer: A. 10ft by 15 ft.

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