Question

scott made a scale drawing of a map that has a scale of 1 centimeter = 4 inches. label the dimensions of the scale drawing.

Explanation:

Step1: Set up proportion

Let $x$ be the length in centimeters of the scale - drawing. The scale is $1$ cm$:4$ inches. We have the proportion $\frac{1}{4}=\frac{x}{48}$.

Step2: Cross - multiply

$4x = 48$.

Step3: Solve for $x$

$x=\frac{48}{4}=12$.

Answer:

12