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A carpet layer is given a roll of carpet which has already been cut for a 12-ft wall. The wall measures 1.5 cm on a drawing. The length of the room is 6 iron the drawing. How far,in feet, will he cut the length of the carpet?

Answer 1

Answer: 48

Explanation:

Do 12 divided by 1.5 = 8

8 * 6 = 48

so 48 is your answer

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Answer 2

Recall that there are 2.54 cm in 1 inch and there are 12 inches in 1 foot.

Given that the measure of the wall is 12 ft, this means that the measure of the wall is 12 x 12 x 2.54 x 1.5 = 548.64 cm.

Thus, the ratio of the actual measurement to the drawing measurement is given by:

546.64 : 1.5 = 365.76 : 1.

Now, given that the length on the room is 6 inches in the drawing, the actual length of the room is given by 6 x 365.76 = 2,194.56 inches = 2,194.56 / 12 feet = 182.88 feet.

Therefore, the length,in feet, he will cut the carpet is 182.88 feet.