Question

what number can you multiply each length in the scale drawing by to find the actual length? 5
what is the actual length of the east side of the motel?
yd
scale = 6 in. : 30 yd
an error has occurred. please enter a number. (image: motel fire safety map with east side labeled 2 in.)

Explanation:

Step1: Find the scale factor

The scale is \(6\) in. : \(30\) yd. To find the scale factor (the number to multiply the drawing length by to get actual length), we calculate \(\frac{30}{6}=5\). So the scale factor is \(5\) yd per inch.

Step2: Calculate actual length of east side

The east side of the motel in the drawing is \(2\) in. long. Multiply the drawing length by the scale factor: \(2\times5 = 10\).

Answer:

10