Question

the scale drawing shows the dimensions of a motel. the scale is shown in the drawing. find the actual length of the east side.
what number can you multiply each length in the scale drawing by to find the actual length?
5
what is the actual length of the east side of the motel?
? yd
motel fire safety map
scale = 6 in.: 30 yd

Explanation:

Step1: Find the scale factor

The scale is \(6\) in. : \(30\) yd. To find the factor to multiply inches by to get yards, divide \(30\) by \(6\).
\(\frac{30}{6}=5\)

Step2: Calculate the actual length

The length of the east - side in the scale drawing is \(2\) in. Multiply this by the scale factor.
\(2\times5 = 10\)

Answer:

\(10\) yd