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

Answer:

14.21 inches

Step-by-step 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

$\frac{x * 14 feet}{14 feet} = \frac{199 feet * 1 inch}{14 feet}$

$\frac{x * 14}{14} = \frac{199* 1 inch}{14}$

$\frac{14x}{14} = \frac{199* 1 inch}{14}$

$x = \frac{199* 1 inch}{14}$

$x = \frac{199inch}{14}$

$x = 14.2142857143inch$

$x = 14.21 inches$ (Approximated)