Scale Drawings: Calculating Lengths and Areas

What does a 2 cm measurement on the scale drawing represent in actual feet?

• 18 feet

• 27 feet

• 9 feet

• 54 feet

How do you find the actual length if the scale drawing measures 12 cm?

• Adding 12 to the scale ratio

• Cross multiplication

• Using a calculator

• Dividing by 2

What is the actual length corresponding to 6 cm on the scale drawing?

• 27 feet

• 18 feet

• 54 feet

• 36 feet

What is the formula used to calculate the area of the shape?

• 2 x (Length + Width)

• Length + Width

• Length x Width

• Length / Width

What is the actual area of the shape in square feet?

• 1,500 square feet

• 1,350 square feet

• 1,200 square feet

• 1,458 square feet