Measurements, Geometry, and Measured Drawings 1

How tall is this piece of furniture?

• 36 1/4"

• 18 7/8"

• 57 1/8"

• 20 7/8"

True/False

The depth of this piece of furniture, which is the front to back measurement, is 18 7/8" (48cm.)

• True

• False

True/False

A measured drawing is simply a drawing with measurements on it that indicate the dimensions.

The measurements can indicate how wide, tall, long, or deep an item is. Or, the measurements may indicate the dimensions of space, such as room size on a floor plan.

• True

• False

Which is the proper way to express a measurement in feet?

For instance, which properly indicates the measurement of 15 feet?

• 15#

• 15^

• 15'

• 15"

Which is the proper way to express a measurement in inches?

For instance, which properly indicates the measurement of 25 inches?

• 25#

• 25^

• 25'

• 25"

What is the dimension for letter A?

• 110 lb

• 16 1/2"

• 70 7/8"

• 15 3/8"

What is the dimension of letter B?

• 16 1/2"

• 15 3/8"

• 110 lb

• 70 7/8"

True/False

A right angle is 90°.

• True

• False

True/False

Half of a right angle is 45°

• True

• False

True/False

If we say something is square, we are saying that it is at a right angle, meaning 90°.

• True

• False