Question

The scale drawing represents an existing barn. The shortest side of the barn measures 150 meters. If a new barn that is 2/3 its size replaces the existing barn, what will be the scale of this drawing to the new barn?

Answer 1

Answer:

1:1.5

Step-by-step explanation:

We have that 150 meters in the reality and the new size in the drawing is 2/3, therefore

150mtrs(old) * 2/3 = 100mtrs(new), also 100 mtrs. in the drawing are 150mtrs. in the reality or 1 is to 1.5

1:1.5