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, using a specific ratio to convert measurements.

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What does the scale 1 inch : 2 feet mean?

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It means that 1 inch on the drawing represents 2 feet in reality.

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If a drawing uses a scale of 1 cm : 9 m, how do you find the actual size from the drawing?

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Multiply the measurement in centimeters by 9 to get the actual size in meters.

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How do you convert a scale drawing measurement to actual size?

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Use the scale ratio to multiply the drawing measurement by the corresponding actual measurement.

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What is the actual length of an object if it measures 5 inches on a drawing with a scale of 1 inch : 2 feet?

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10 feet.

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If a scale drawing shows dimensions of 9 cm x 10 cm and the scale is 6 cm = 12 ft, what are the actual dimensions?

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18 ft x 20 ft.

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How do you calculate the distance between two points on a map using a scale?

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Use the scale to convert the distance on the map to the actual distance by multiplying or dividing as needed.

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What is the actual width of a soccer field if it measures 6 cm on a drawing with a scale of 1 cm : 9 m?

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54 meters.

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If a blueprint uses a scale of 3 cm = 4.5 m, what is the actual length of a 5 cm measurement on the drawing?

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7.5 meters.

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What is the purpose of using scale drawings?

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Scale drawings help visualize and represent large objects or spaces in a manageable size while maintaining accurate proportions.