Scale & 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 area that maintains the proportions of the original, using a specific ratio to reduce or enlarge its size.

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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 or area it represents.

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If a scale is 1 inch : 10 feet, how many inches would represent a 50-foot tall building?

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5 inches.

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What is the formula to find the actual distance using a map scale?

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Actual Distance = Map Distance x Scale Factor.

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If a map has a scale of 1 cm = 5 km, how far apart are two cities that are 4 cm apart on the map?

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20 km.

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What is the actual length of an object that measures 3 inches on a scale drawing with a scale of 1 inch : 2 feet?

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6 feet.

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

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Multiply the measurement on the drawing by the scale factor.

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What is the scale factor if a drawing of a park is 2 inches : 1 foot?

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The scale factor is 1 foot for every 2 inches.

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If a drawing of a room is 12 inches long and the scale is 1 inch : 4 feet, what is the actual length of the room?

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48 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 areas in a manageable size while maintaining accurate proportions.