Question

A scale drawing of an office space uses a scale of 1 in. : 6 yd. The scale drawing has an area of 5 square inches. What is the area of the actual office space?

Answer 1

Answer: 30

Explanation:

The scale is 1 in : 6 yd. the drawing was 5 inches. Multiply the drawing measurement (5) times the yards cause that’s the measurement you want and you get 30 yards.