Scale Drawing/Model

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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 actual dimensions, using a specific ratio or scale.

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What does the scale 1 inch = 7 feet mean?

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It means that every 1 inch on the drawing represents 7 feet in reality.

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If a scale is 1 cm : 10 m, how do you convert the drawing distance to actual distance?

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Multiply the drawing distance in cm by 10 to get the actual distance in meters.

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

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Multiply the measurement on the drawing by the scale factor.

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What is the scale factor in the scale 1 inch : 2 feet?

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The scale factor is 2 feet for every 1 inch on the drawing.

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If a drawing shows a distance of 6 cm and the scale is 1 cm : 10 m, what is the actual distance?

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The actual distance is 60 m.

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How tall is a flagpole that measures 12 inches on a scale of 1 inch = 4 feet?

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The actual height of the flagpole is 48 feet.

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What is the actual length of a bakery that is 104 inches in a drawing with a scale of 2 inches : 1 foot?

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The actual length of the bakery is 52 feet.

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If an air hockey table measures 5 inches in a drawing with a scale of 1 inch : 2 feet, how long is it in reality?

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The actual length of the air hockey table is 10 feet.

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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.