Question

A drawing has been enlarged using a scale of 1inch = 1.5 inches.if the original drawing was 4.6inches long , how long is the is the enlargement?

Answer 1

6.9 inches

Explanation:

From the above question:

Scale =

1 inch = 1.5 inches

Original drawing = 4.6 inches

Hence:

1 inch = 1.5 inches

4.6 inches = x

Cross Multiply

x = 4.6 × 1.5 inches

x = 6.9 inches.

Therefore, the length of the enlargement = 6.9 inches