*PRACTICE* Scale Factor and 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 or scale.

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What does scale factor mean?

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The scale factor is the ratio of a length in a scale drawing to the corresponding length in the actual object.

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If a scale drawing has a scale of 1 cm : 5 m, how many meters does 10 cm represent?

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50 m

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

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Multiply the measurement in the drawing by the scale factor.

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What is the scale of a map if 1 inch represents 20 miles?

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1 inch = 20 miles

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If a soccer field is 12 inches long in a drawing and the actual field is 60 yards, what is the scale?

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1 inch = 5 yards

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What is the purpose of using scale drawings?

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

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How do you find the actual distance between two points on a map?

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

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If a drawing of a building is 4 cm tall and the actual building is 16 m tall, what is the scale?

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1 cm = 4 m

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What is the scale factor if a drawing is 3 times larger than the actual object?

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The scale factor is 3.