Question

The dimensions of a rectangle are 20' by 40'. If a model rectangle with a scale of 5' = 10'' is to be made, find the dimensions of the model.
40'' by 40''
20'' by 40''
40'' by 80''
80'' by 80"

Answer 1

20’ / 5’ = 4

4 x 10” = 40”

40’ /5’ = 8

8 x 10” = 80”

Scaled dimension: 40” x 80”