Question

lin and her brother each created a scale drawing of their backyard, but at different scales. lin used a scale of 1 inch to 1 foot. her brother used a scale of 1 inch to 1 yard. 1. express the scales for the drawings without units. type your response in the space below.

Explanation:

Step1: Convert units for Lin's scale

Since 1 foot = 12 inches, the scale 1 inch to 1 foot is 1:12.

Step2: Convert units for her brother's scale

Since 1 yard = 36 inches, the scale 1 inch to 1 yard is 1:36.

Answer:

Lin's scale: 1:12; Her brother's scale: 1:36