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If an object that is 85 ft. long is represented on a scale drawing as a line 5 in. long, what is the scale used to make the drawing? A. 1 in. to 17 ft. B. 5 in. to 85 ft. C. 2 i…

If an object that is 85 ft. long is represented on a scale drawing as a line 5 in. long, what is the scale used to make the drawing? A. 1 in. to 17 ft. B. 5 in. to 85 ft. C. 2 i…
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If an object that is 85 ft. long is represented on a scale drawing as a line 5 in. long, what is the scale used to make the drawing?

A. 1 in. to 17 ft.
B. 5 in. to 85 ft.
C. 2 in. to 35 ft.
D. 3 in. to 51 ft.

User Vladimir Dimov
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The answer is A.
85/5 is 17 and scales are unit rates. Also, process of elimination.
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