Question

a drawing with a scale of 1:5 will be

select one:
a. one fifth the size of the object represented
b. five times the size of the object represented

Explanation:

Understand scale ratios

Using the Scale Interpretation knowledge point

$$ \text{Scale} = \text{Drawing Dimension} : \text{Actual Dimension} = 1 : 5 $$

Determine the relative size

Using the Scale Interpretation knowledge point

$$ \text{Drawing Dimension} = \frac{1}{5} \times \text{Actual Dimension} $$

Answer:

• a. One fifth the size of the object represented (Correct answer)
• b. five times the size of the object represented