Question

jazlyn also wants to purchase the trampoline shown in this scale drawing. the scale is shown in the drawing.
what number can you multiply each length in the scale drawing by to find the actual length?
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1 in. : 2 ft

Explanation:

Step1: Understand the scale

The scale is \(1\) in. : \(2\) ft. This means \(1\) inch on the drawing represents \(2\) feet in actual.

Step2: Determine the multiplier

To find the actual length from the scale - drawing length, we use the ratio of actual length to scale - drawing length. The ratio is \(\frac{2\mathrm{ft}}{1\mathrm{in}}\).

Answer:

\(2\)