Question

The scale for a drawing of a barn is 1/2inch = 4 feet. If a pole in the drawing measures 2 1/2 inches, how tall is the actual pole?​

Answer 1

20 feet

Explanation:

1/2" = 4 feet

1" = 8 feet

2" = 16 feet

2 1/2" = 20 feet

Answer 2

• 20 feet

Explanation:

Use ratios as below:

• 1/2 in : 2 1/2 in = 4 ft : x ft
• 1/2 : 5/2 = 4 : x
• 1 : 5 = 4 : x
• x = 4*5
• x = 20