Question

Larry's dining room table measures five feet in diameter. what scale diameter will he use if the scale he is using is 1 inch = 2 feet?

Answer 1

U can set up a proportion for this question if u want.
1/2 = x/5
2x = 5
X = 5/2

2.5 inches would measure 5 feet according to the scale

Answer 2

Answer: 2.5 inches.

Explanation:

The given statement : Larry's dining room table measures five feet in diameter.

i.e. We are given that the diameter of Larry's dining room table = 5 feet

The scale used by him 1 inch =2 feet

i.e.
`\text{1 feet =}(1)/(2)\text{ inch}`

Now,
`\text{5 feet =}5*(1)/(2)\text{ inches}=2.5\text{ inches}`

Therefore, the scale diameter he will use = 2.5 inches.