Comparing Apartment Values and Measurements

The video tutorial covers lesson 19, focusing on scale factors and their application in real-world scenarios. It begins with an explanation of scale factors and their calculation, followed by measuring and calculating dimensions of two different apartments. The tutorial then demonstrates how to calculate the scale drawing area and actual area of the apartments. It compares the closet areas and analyzes the bathroom areas and cost per square foot to determine which apartment offers better value. The lesson concludes with a cost analysis of the apartments.

What is the scale factor if the area ratio is 9:36?

• 1:2

• 3:6

• 2:3

• 4:9

If the length of a side in the drawing is 1 inch, what is the actual length if the scale is 1:12?

• 12 feet

• 6 feet

• 18 feet

• 24 feet

How do you convert a measurement from inches to feet in a scale drawing?

• Multiply by 12

• Divide by 144

• Divide by 12

• Multiply by 144

What is the actual area of a room if its scale drawing area is 5 square inches and the scale is 1 inch = 12 feet?

• 576 square feet

• 60 square feet

• 720 square feet

• 144 square feet

Which apartment has more closet space based on the scale drawing?

• Cannot be determined

• Both have equal space

• Suburban apartment

• City apartment

How do you calculate the actual area of a closet from its scale drawing dimensions?

• Divide the area by the scale factor

• Multiply the area by the square of the scale factor

• Add the dimensions and multiply by the scale factor

• Multiply the dimensions by the scale factor

What is the cost per square foot per month for the Suburban apartment if the rent is $750 and the area is 720 square feet?

• $1.04

• $1.20

• $0.96

• $1.10

Which apartment offers a better value in terms of cost per square foot?

• Suburban apartment

• Cannot be determined

• City apartment

• Both offer the same value

If the City apartment costs $925 per month and has an area of 768 square feet, what is the cost per square foot per month?

• $1.04

• $1.10

• $1.20

• $0.96

What is the primary factor in determining the better value between two apartments?

• Cost per square foot

• Total rent cost

• Location

• Number of rooms