Question

On a scale drawing of a rectangular closet, the length is 125 inches and the width is 3 inches.

If a scale factor of 42 is used to create the actual closet, what are the dimensions of the actual closet?

Answer Choices

125 inches by 3 inches


4225 inches by 45 inches


5845 inches by 126 inches


6025 inches by 126 inches?

Answer 1

Scale Factor 1: 42

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Find actual length for 125 inches:
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125 x 42 = 5250 inches

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Find actual length for 3 inches:
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3 x 42 = 126 inches

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Dimension of the actual closet:
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5250 inches by 126 inches