Question

a drawing with a scale of 1:200 will be

select one:
a. 200 times bigger than the object it represents
b. 200 times smaller than the object it represents

Explanation:

Understand the scale ratio

Using the Scale Interpretation knowledge point

$$ \text{Scale} = \frac{\text{Drawing Dimension}}{\text{Actual Dimension}} = \frac{1}{200} $$

Compare drawing size to actual size

Using the Scale Interpretation knowledge point

$$ \text{Drawing Dimension} = \frac{1}{200} \times \text{Actual Dimension} $$

This means the drawing is \(200\) times smaller than the actual object it represents.

Answer:

• a. 200 times bigger than the object it represents
• b. 200 times smaller than the object it represents (Correct answer)