Question

On a set of blueprints, the scale is 1/2 inch = 4 feet. Find the actual length of a room that measures 2.8 inches on the blueprint. Show work.

Answer 1

Answer: The actual length of a room that measures 2.8 inches on the blueprint will be 22.4 feet.

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given that ,

On a set of blueprints, the scale is $\dfrac{1}{2}\text{inch= 4 feet}$

Multiply 2 both sides , we get

Then, $\text{1 inch = }2\times4=8\text{ feet}$

$\Rightarrow\ \text{2.8 inch = }2.8\times 8\text{ feet}$

$\Rightarrow\ \text{2.8 inch = }22.4\text{ feet}$

Then, the actual length of a room that measures 2.8 inches on the blueprint.  will be 22.4 feet.

Hence, the correct answer is 22.4 feet.