Question

If on a scale drawing 24 inches equals 10 ft. what does 1/8 inches equal

Answer 1

Answer:

 $\large\boxed{\large\boxed{(5/96)ft\approx 0.052ft}}$

Explanation:

1. Use the scale ratio to set a proportion with the unknown lenght.

       $24inches/10ft=(1/8)inches/x$

2. To solve for x, use cross multiplication:

        $24inches\times x=10ft\times(1/8)inches$

3. Divide both sides by 24inches:

          $x=10ft\times(1/8)inches\times (1/24inches)$

4. Simplify:

          $x=10ft/192=(5/96)ft\approx 0.052ft$