scale drawing

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What is a scale drawing?

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A scale drawing is a representation of an object or space that maintains the proportions of the original while being drawn at a different size.

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How do you determine the actual size from a scale drawing?

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To determine the actual size from a scale drawing, multiply the measurement in the drawing by the scale factor.

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What does the scale 1 cm:4 ft mean?

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It means that 1 centimeter on the drawing represents 4 feet in reality.

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If a scale drawing of a car shows a length of 3 cm and the scale is 1 cm:4 ft, what is the actual length of the car?

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The actual length of the car is 12 feet.

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How do you convert inches to feet in a scale drawing?

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To convert inches to feet, divide the number of inches by 12.

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What is the scale used in a model of a house if 5 inches represents 25 feet?

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The scale is 1 in:5 ft.

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If a window in a model is 1.5 inches wide and the scale is 5 in:25 ft, how wide is the actual window?

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The actual window is 7.5 feet wide.

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What is the formula to find the actual length using a scale?

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Actual Length = Drawing Length × Scale Factor.

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If a flagpole measures 12 inches in a scale drawing with a scale of 1 in:4 ft, what is the height of the actual pole?

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The actual height of the pole is 48 feet.

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What is the significance of the scale in a drawing?

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The scale indicates the ratio of the drawing size to the actual size, allowing for accurate representation.