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 space that maintains the proportions of the original, using a specific ratio to convert measurements.

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What does the scale 1 mm : 5 m mean?

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It means that 1 millimeter on the drawing represents 5 meters in reality.

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If a lawn in a scale drawing is 10 mm long with a scale of 1 mm : 5 m, what is the actual length?

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50 m

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What is the purpose of using scale in drawings?

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To accurately represent large objects or spaces in a manageable size while maintaining proportions.

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What does the scale 3 inches : 2 feet indicate?

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It indicates that 3 inches on the drawing corresponds to 2 feet in reality.

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If a deck in a scale drawing is 90 inches long with a scale of 3 inches : 2 feet, what is the actual length?

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60 ft

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How do you convert actual measurements to scale measurements?

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Multiply the actual measurement by the scale factor.

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If the actual width of a tent is 6 feet and the scale is 1 inch : 3 feet, how wide is the tent in the drawing?

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2 in

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What is the scale of a drawing if 2 cm represents 1 m?

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The scale is 2 cm : 1 m.

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If a swimming pool is 26 cm in a drawing with a scale of 2 cm : 1 m, what is the actual width?

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13 m