Question

area of triangle = \\( \frac { 1 } { 2 } b h \\)
what are the actual base and height of
the trampoline?
actual base = ft
actual height =? ft
1 in. : 2 ft

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the actual base

The scale is \(1\) inch : \(2\) feet. The base in the drawing is \(4\) inches.
Multiply the drawing base by the scale factor: \(4\times2 = 8\) feet.

Step2: Calculate the actual height

The height in the drawing is \(5\) inches.
Multiply the drawing height by the scale factor: \(5\times2=10\) feet.

Answer:

Actual base \( = 8\) ft, Actual height \( = 10\) ft