Scale Factor and Area Calculations

The video tutorial explains the concept of scale factors and their application in real-world scenarios. It covers how to calculate distances using scale factors on maps, scale drawings of structures like towers, and the area of objects such as trampolines. The tutorial provides step-by-step examples to help learners understand the calculations involved in converting measurements from scale drawings to actual sizes.

What is the scale factor if 4 inches on a map represent 2 miles?

• 1

• 0.5

• 4

• 2

If the scale factor is 0.5, what is the actual distance for 3 inches on the map?

• 6 miles

• 3 miles

• 0.5 miles

• 1.5 miles

How do you calculate the scale factor if 2 inches represent 10 units?

• Subtract 5

• Multiply by 5

• Divide by 5

• Add 5

What is the actual height if the scale factor is 5 and the drawing shows 60 units?

• 12 units

• 300 units

• 60 units

• 5 units

What is the actual height if the scale factor is 5 and the drawing shows 15 units?

• 5 units

• 15 units

• 3 units

• 75 units

What is the scale factor if 3 cm on a map represent 1.5 units?

• 3

• 1

• 2

• 0.5

If the scale factor is 0.5, what is the actual length for 6 cm on the map?

• 3 units

• 1.5 units

• 6 units

• 12 units

What is the actual length if the scale factor is 0.5 and the drawing shows 6 units?

• 6 units

• 3 units

• 1.5 units

• 12 units

How much longer is the picnic area trail than the waterfall trail if the scale factor is 0.5?

• 1.5 units

• 3 units

• 4.5 units

• 6 units

What is the actual length if the scale factor is 0.5 and the drawing shows 9 units?

• 3 units

• 9 units

• 4.5 units

• 18 units