Question

The table below gives the dimensions of a statue and a scale drawing of the statue.Find the scale factor of the drawing to the real statue.Write your answer as a fraction in simplest form.Height (inches)Length (inches)Scale factor:Drawing8006Statue6448 I need help with this math problem.

Answer 1

Given:

Find-:

The scale factor

Explanation-:

The scale factor is:

`S.F.=\frac{\text{ Status}}{\text{ Drawing}}`
`S.F.=(64)/(8)\text{ or }(48)/(6)`

So, the scale factor is:

`\begin{gathered} S.F.=(64)/(8)\text{ or }(48)/(6) \\ \\ S.F.=8\text{ or }8 \\ \\ S.F.=8 \end{gathered}`

The scale factor is 8.