Scale Drawings

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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 resized to fit a specific scale.

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

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To determine the actual size, multiply the measurement on the drawing by the scale factor.

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If 1/2 inch represents 133 feet, how many feet does 1 inch represent?

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1 inch represents 266 feet (since 1 inch = 2 x 1/2 inch).

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What is the scale factor in the drawing if 1 cm = 3 inches?

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The scale factor is 3, meaning every 1 cm on the drawing represents 3 inches in real life.

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How do you convert a scale measurement to a real-life measurement?

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Multiply the scale measurement by the scale ratio to convert it to a real-life measurement.

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In a scale drawing where 1/4 inch = 30 miles, how many miles does 1 inch represent?

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1 inch represents 120 miles (since 1 inch = 4 x 1/4 inch).

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What are the dimensions of a half-court if 1 inch = 15 feet?

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The actual dimensions are Length: 30 feet and Width: 25 feet.

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If a floor plan shows 1/4 inch = 3 feet, what is the actual size of a room that measures 1 inch on the plan?

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The actual size of the room is 12 feet (since 1 inch = 4 x 1/4 inch = 4 x 3 feet).

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What is the importance of understanding scale in drawings?

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Understanding scale is crucial for accurately interpreting and creating representations of real-world objects and spaces.

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How can you find the dimensions of an object from a scale drawing?

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Measure the dimensions on the drawing and multiply by the scale factor to find the actual dimensions.