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 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 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. It indicates how much larger or smaller the drawing is compared to the real object.

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If a scale drawing uses a scale of 1 inch : 2 feet, how many feet does 1 inch represent?

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1 inch represents 2 feet.

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How do you calculate the actual length from a scale drawing?

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Multiply the length in the drawing by the scale factor.

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What is the scale used if 5 inches on a map represents 210 miles?

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1 inch = 42 miles.

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If the perimeter of a rectangle is scaled from 20 inches to 80 inches, what is the scale factor?

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The scale factor is 4.

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What is the actual length of an air hockey table that is 5 inches in a drawing with a scale of 1 inch : 2 feet?

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The actual length is 10 feet.

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How do you find the scale of a map?

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Divide the actual distance by the distance on the map.

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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 preserving proportions.

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If a parking lot's scale drawing shows a longer side as 63 cm, and the scale is 1 cm : 5 m, what is the actual length?

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The actual length is 315 m.