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The scale for this drawing is 5 in. = 16 ft. On the drawing, the width of the kitchen measures 3 in. What is the width of the actual kitchen? Round your answer to the nearest foot.

User LaustN
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Answer: 10 ft

Explanation:


(5in)/(16ft) = (3in)/(x)

Cross multiply

5x = 48

x = 9.6

9.6 ft rounded to the nearest foot is 10

User Nick Rice
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