Question

On an architect’s drawing of a house, 1 inch represents 7 feet. If the bedroom window is 5 inches long on the drawing, how long will it be in the actual house?

Answer 1

Answer: 35 feet

Work Shown:

1 inch : 7 feet

5*(1 inch) : 5*(7 feet)

5 inches : 35 feet

5 inches on paper correspond to 35 feet in the actual house.