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 a different scale.

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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 mm : 5 m mean?

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It means that 1 millimeter on the drawing represents 5 meters in reality.

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If a scale drawing has a scale of 5 cm : 2 m, how would you convert a real-life measurement of 34 m to the drawing?

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To convert 34 m to the drawing, use the scale factor: (5 cm / 2 m) * 34 m = 85 cm.

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What is the formula to convert inches to feet in a scale drawing with a scale of 1 in = 7 ft?

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To convert inches to feet, multiply the number of inches by 7 to get the actual feet.

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If a flagpole measures 12 inches in a scale drawing with a scale of 1 in = 4 ft, how tall is the actual flagpole?

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The actual height of the flagpole is 12 in * 4 ft/in = 48 ft.

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What is the relationship between the dimensions in a scale drawing and the actual dimensions?

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The dimensions in a scale drawing are proportional to the actual dimensions based on the scale used.

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How do you find the length of a room in a scale drawing if you know the width and the scale?

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Use the ratio of the width in the drawing to the actual width to find the length using the same scale.

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What is the scale factor in a drawing that uses a scale of 1 inch = 7 feet?

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The scale factor is 7, meaning every inch in the drawing represents 7 feet in reality.

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How do you convert a measurement from feet to inches?

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To convert feet to inches, multiply the number of feet by 12 (since 1 foot = 12 inches).