Question

the scale drawing car length is 3 cm. if the scale is 1 cm:4 ft, what is the actual car length?
○ 12 feet
○ 10 feet
○ 16 feet
○ 4 feet

Explanation:

Step1: Understand the scale

The scale is \(1\) cm : \(4\) ft, meaning \(1\) cm on the drawing represents \(4\) ft in actual.

Step2: Calculate actual length

The drawing length is \(3\) cm. So actual length \(= 3\times4\) ft.
\(3\times4 = 12\) ft.

Answer:

12 feet