Question

If 3 inches represents 25 feet on a scale

drawing, how long will a line segment be
that represents 15 feet?

Answer 1

1.8 inches

Explanation:

1. find the # of inches that represents 1 foot.

3/25 = 0.12in

2. to find the length of the line segment that represents 15 feet, multiply 0.12 inches by 15.

0.12*15 = 1.8in