Question

A square playground has sides that each measure 120 feet in length.

On a scale drawing, - inch represents 5 feet on the playground.
How long is a side of this playground on the scale drawing?

Answer 1

24 inches

Explanation:

So, 1 inch = 5 feet

then, x inch = 120 feet

Let's represent this as a ratio.

1 inch / x inch = 5 feet / 120 feet

1 inch / x inch = 1 feet /24 feet

x = 24 inches