What is the first step in computing actual lengths from a scale drawing?

Understanding Scale Factors and Measurements

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Start with the actual length
Begin with a given scale
Use the equation y = kx
Create a ratio table
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the basketball court example, what is the scale used?
1 inch to 20 feet
1 inch to 15 feet
1 inch to 25 feet
1 inch to 10 feet
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do you determine if the basketball court fits in the given space?
By using a scale factor of 10
By comparing the actual dimensions to the lot size
By measuring the drawing directly
By estimating the size visually
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the scale used in the garden example?
1 cm to 25 meters
1 cm to 20 meters
1 cm to 15 meters
1 cm to 10 meters
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the garden example, what are the actual dimensions of the garden?
80 meters by 160 meters
40 meters by 80 meters
100 meters by 200 meters
60 meters by 120 meters
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the scale used for enlarging the tablet advertisement?
0.25 inches to 0.5 inches
1 inch to 2 inches
0.25 inches to 1 inch
0.5 inches to 1 inch
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do you calculate the new dimensions of the tablet advertisement?
By doubling the original dimensions
By using a scale factor of 2
By using a ratio table and the scale
By estimating the size visually
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