Question

The scale of a scientific drawing is 1 cm=2 in. if the actual length of an object in the drawing was 4.5 inches, how long would it be in the drawing

Answer 1

Divide 4.5 by 2 and multiply it by one centimeter (for label)

4.5/2
= 2.25

2.25 * 1 cm.
= 2.25 cm.

Your answer should be 2.25 centimeters. Hope this helps!