Question

the scale on a blueprint indicates that \\(\frac{1}{2}\\) inch equals 10 feet. the ratio for this blueprint is 1 inch:20 feet.

select one:
true
false

Explanation:

Set up the scale equation

$$ \frac{1}{2}\text{ inch} = 10\text{ feet} $$

Scale to 1 inch

$$ 1\text{ inch} = 2 \times 10\text{ feet} = 20\text{ feet} $$

Determine the ratio

$$ 1\text{ inch} : 20\text{ feet} $$

Answer:

• True (Correct answer)
• False