Question

On a scale drawing, a building is 5 1/2 inches tall. If the scale drawing is 1 inch. : 8 inch tall is the building?

Answer 1

44 inches

Explanation:

Given that :

Scale of drawing = 1 inch : 8 inches

Height of building in drawing = 5 1/2 inches

Using the scale provide for the drawing, the actual height of the building is :

Height of building in drawing * 8 inches

5 1/2 * 8

5.5 * 8 inches

= 44 inches