scale drawings

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What is a scale drawing?

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A scale drawing is a representation of an object or area that maintains the proportions of the original, using a specific ratio to convert measurements.

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What does the scale 1 cm : 9 m mean?

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It means that 1 centimeter on the drawing represents 9 meters in reality.

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How do you calculate the width of a field in a scale drawing?

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To find the width in the drawing, divide the actual width by the scale factor.

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If a soccer field is 54 meters wide and the scale is 1 cm : 9 m, how wide is it in the drawing?

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6 cm.

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What is the formula to find the actual distance using a scale?

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Actual Distance = Distance on Map x Scale Factor.

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If the scale is 1 in. = 4 ft, how tall is a 12-inch flagpole in reality?

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48 feet.

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What does the scale 1 inch = 300 miles indicate?

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It indicates that 1 inch on the map represents 300 miles in real life.

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If the distance from Denver to Chicago is 3 inches on a map with a scale of 1 inch = 300 miles, what is the actual distance?

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900 miles.

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How do you convert inches in a drawing to feet in reality?

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Multiply the inches in the drawing by the scale factor to convert to feet.

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If Pam's air hockey table is 5 inches in the drawing with a scale of 1 inch : 2 feet, how long is it in reality?

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10 feet.