Question

jazlyn wants to purchase a triangular trampoline.

what are the actual base and height of the trampoline?

actual base = ft

actual height = ft

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the actual base

The scale is \(1\) in. : \(4\) ft. The base on the drawing is \(2.5\) in.
Multiply the drawing base by the scale factor: \(2.5\times4\)

$$2.5\times4 = 10$$

Step2: Calculate the actual height

The height on the drawing is \(3\) in.
Multiply the drawing height by the scale factor: \(3\times4\)

$$3\times4=12$$

Answer:

Actual base \( = 10\) ft, Actual height \( = 12\) ft