Question

if one inch represents 14 feet how many inches would you use to make a scale drawing of a building that is 199 feet

Answer 1

14.21 inches

Explanation:

Given

1 inch = 14 feet

Required

Find the equivalent of 199 feet

Write out the given expression;

1 inch = 14 feet

Let x represent the equivalent of 199 feet in inches; Such that:

x = 199 feet

Write out both expressions

1 inch = 14 feet

x = 199 feet

Using cross multiplication; both expressions become

x * 14 feet = 199 feet * 1 inch

Divide both sides by 14 feet

`(x * 14 feet)/(14 feet) = (199 feet * 1 inch)/(14 feet)`

`(x * 14)/(14) = (199* 1 inch)/(14)`

`(14x)/(14) = (199* 1 inch)/(14)`

`x = (199* 1 inch)/(14)`

`x = (199inch)/(14)`

`x = 14.2142857143inch`

`x = 14.21 inches` (Approximated)