Question

Compute the scale factor of the new scale drawing (SD2) to the first scale drawing (SD1) using the information from the given scale drawings. ​

Answer 1

a) 1/48

b) 36/1

Explanation:

The scale factor from 2nd to 1st is the ratio of the scale factors.

(a) (1/280)/(6/35) = (1/280)(35/6) = 35/(35·8·6) = 1/48

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(b) (3)/(1/12) = 3·12/1 = 36/1