Question

scale drawings practice
here is part of a scale drawing of novas kitchen. the scale is 9 centimeters to 21 feet.
a. what are the dimensions of novas actual kitchen? 3 cm 6 cm

Explanation:

Step1: Find the scale factor

The scale is 9 cm to 21 feet, so the scale - factor is $\frac{21}{9}=\frac{7}{3}$ feet per centimeter.

Step2: Calculate the actual length

The length on the scale - drawing is 6 cm. The actual length $L$ is $L = 6\times\frac{7}{3}=14$ feet.

Step3: Calculate the actual width

The width on the scale - drawing is 3 cm. The actual width $W$ is $W = 3\times\frac{7}{3}=7$ feet.

Answer:

The length of the actual kitchen is 14 feet and the width is 7 feet.