Question

Length of the lot is 7 5/8 inches 1/2in=16ft

A.) 234ft
B.) 245 ft
C.) 244 ft
D.) 254 ft

Answer 1

244 ft

Explanation:

Scale: 1/2 in = 16 ft

Scale length = 7 5/8 inches

Real length = ?

We can use a proportion.

1/2 in : 16 ft = 7 5/8 in. : x

(1/2)/16 = (7 5/8)/x

(1/2)x = 16 × 7 5/8

(1/2)x = 122

x = 244

Answer: C. 244 ft