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What would the correct size of a scale drawing be if the room was 15ft by 20ft and scale was 2in =5ft

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Dimensions of the room are = 15 feet by 20 feet

The scale is given as = 5 feet = 2 inches

So, 15 feet =
(2)/(5)*15=6 inches

20 feet =
(2)/(5)*20=8 inches

Hence, length will be = 8 inches

Width will be = 6 inches

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