Question

If one inch represents 12 feet what dimension would you use to make a scale drawing of a building 75 feet by 80 feet?

Answer 1

Answer:

6.25 inch by 20/3 inch (6.67 inch).

Explanation:

Use the scale as a conversion factor.

Scale: 1 inch = 12 feet

Conversion factor: by the division property of equaltiy you can divide each side by 12 feet

1 inch / 12 feet = 1

Convert 75 feet:

75 feet × 1 inch / 12 feet = 6.25 inch

Convert 80 feet:

80 feet × 1 inch / 12 feet = 20/3 inch ≈ 6.67 inch

Thus, the dimesions to make a scales drawing of 75 feet by 80 feet are 6.25 inch and 20/3 inch (6.67 inch).

Answer 2

Answer:
6.25 inch by 20/3 inch (6.67 inch).
Explanation:
Use the scale as a conversion factor.
Scale: 1 inch = 12 feet
Conversion factor: by the division property of equaltiy you can divide each side by 12 feet

1 inch / 12 feet = 1
Convert 75 feet:
75 feet × 1 inch / 12 feet = 6.25 inch
Convert 80 feet:
80 feet × 1 inch / 12 feet = 20/3 inch ≈ 6.67 inch
Thus, the dimesions to make a scales drawing of 75 feet by 80 feet are 6.25 inch and 20/3 inch (6.67 inch).