Question

the scale drawing shows the swimming pool and wading pool at a community center. the scale is shown in the drawing. what is the actual length of the swimming pool? 62.5 m what is the actual length of the wading pool? 1 cm:2.5 m

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the scale factor

The scale is 1 cm : 2.5 m, meaning 1 cm on the drawing represents 2.5 m in real - life.

Step2: Calculate the actual length of the wading pool

The length of the wading pool on the drawing is 15 cm. Multiply the drawing length by the scale factor. So, the actual length $L = 15\times2.5$.
$L=37.5$ m

Answer:

37.5 m