6.2 Reading a Floor Plan

Front

What is the area of a square yard in square feet?

Back

9 square feet.

Front

How do you calculate the BTUs needed for an air conditioner in a room?

Back

Use the formula: BTUs = (Width in feet) x (Height in feet) x (Length in feet) x (Insulation level) x (Exposure).

Front

What is the formula for calculating the area of a rectangle?

Back

Area = Length x Width.

Front

If a room measures 13 feet by 15 feet, what are the dimensions in inches on a scale drawing where 1/4 inch = 1 foot?

Back

3.25 inches by 3.75 inches.

Front

What is the formula for calculating the area of a regular octagon?

Back

Area = \frac{1}{2} \times (Apothem) \times (Perimeter).

Front

What is the perimeter of a regular octagon with a side length of 15 feet?

Back

Perimeter = 8 x Side length = 8 x 15 = 120 feet.

Front

How many square feet are in a square yard?

Back

9 square feet.

Front

What is the area of a rectangular room that is 16 feet by 25 feet?

Back

400 square feet.

Front

What is the formula to convert feet to inches?

Back

Multiply the number of feet by 12.

Front

How do you find the area of a floor in a room?

Back

Multiply the length by the width.