Question

A scale model drawing of a backyard is 6 centimeters wide and 8 centimeters long. The scale model uses a scale in which 2 centimeters represents 1.6 meters.

What is the area of the actual backyard?
*if you can please explain how you got the answer I get confused on these questions*


11.52 m²

22.40 m²

30.72 m²

48 m²

Answer 1

First you need to divide 1.6 by 2 to get .8 then multiply

.8 x 6 = 4.8

.8 x 8 = 6.4

Then multiply 4.8 by 6.4 and get 30.72

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