Question

The frame is being enlarged to hang on a gallery wall. Using the scale factor of 1 in = 3 ft, give the new dimensions of the outside edges of the frame. New Dimensions: 5in. = ___________ 7in=___________

Answer 1

Answer:

Part A) $5\ in=15\ ft$

Part B) $7\ in=21\ ft$

Step-by-step explanation:

we know that

The scale factor is $\frac{1}{3}\frac{in}{ft}$

so

using proportion

Part A)

$\frac{1}{3}\frac{in}{ft}=\frac{5}{x}\frac{in}{ft}\\ \\x=5*3\\ \\x=15\ ft$

therefore

$5\ in=15\ ft$

Part B)

$\frac{1}{3}\frac{in}{ft}=\frac{7}{x}\frac{in}{ft}\\ \\x=7*3\\ \\x=21\ ft$

therefore

$7\ in=21\ ft$