Answer:
To determine the scale Belle used in her drawing, we can compare the length of the countertop in real life to its length in the drawing.
The length of the countertop in real life is 6 feet, and its length in the drawing is 2 inches.
To find the scale, we need to convert the lengths to the same unit of measurement. Let's convert 6 feet to inches. Since there are 12 inches in a foot, we have:
6 feet * 12 inches/foot = 72 inches
Now we can compare the lengths:
72 inches (real life) : 2 inches (drawing)
The scale can be calculated by dividing the length in real life by the length in the drawing:
72 inches : 2 inches = 36
Therefore, Belle used a scale of 1 inch on the drawing represents 36 inches (or 3 feet) in real life.
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