Scale drawing and scales

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What is a scale drawing?

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A scale drawing is a representation of an object or area that is proportionally reduced or enlarged to fit a specific size, maintaining the same ratios as the original.

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What does the term 'scale' mean in the context of drawings?

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In drawings, 'scale' refers to the ratio of the size of the drawing to the size of the actual object it represents.

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If a scale is 1 inch = 150 feet, how do you find the actual height of a model that is 6.5 inches tall?

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Multiply the height of the model (6.5 inches) by the scale factor (150 feet). Actual height = 6.5 * 150 = 975 feet.

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What is the purpose of using scales in maps?

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Scales in maps help to represent real distances on a smaller, manageable size, allowing users to measure and understand distances accurately.

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How do you convert a distance on a map to actual distance using the scale?

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Multiply the distance measured on the map by the scale factor to find the actual distance.

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What is the scale if a rectangular park is 5 inches wide and 7 inches long, and the actual park is 280 yards long?

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The scale is 1 inch to 40 yards.

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If 6 cm on a scale drawing represents 12 feet, what is the scale ratio?

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The scale ratio is 1 cm to 2 feet.

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How do you determine the actual distance between two locations using a map scale?

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Measure the distance on the map and multiply it by the scale to find the actual distance.

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What is the relationship between angles in similar figures?

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In similar figures, corresponding angles are equal.

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If angle ABC corresponds to angle EDF, what can you say about their measures?

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The measures of angle ABC and angle EDF are equal.