Question

The length of a room is 23 1/2 feet. When using a 1/8 inch = 1 foot scale, find the length of

the room on a floor plan.

Answer 1

2.9375 inches or 2 15/16"

Explanation:

23 1/2 feet equals 282 inches

(1/8 ÷ 12) = (x ÷ 282)

cross-multiply:

35.25 = 12x

x = 2.9375 or 2 15/16 inches