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The scale factor of the scale drawing of a mirror to the actual mirror is represented by the ratio 1 : 8 . If the dimensions of the scale drawing are 3 inches wide by 8.5 inches long, what is the actual area of the mirror?

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Answer: 204 square inches

Step-by-step explanation: I’m not really sure, but if you follow through with the normal area identifying method; Length x Width, you should come up with 25.5. After doing this, you could multiply your product by 8 because your actual mirror size is 8 times greater. You will come up with 204 square inches, which would be your final solution. (Once again, I am not sure, just doing how I’ve been understanding from studies).

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