Question

the scale drawing shows the dimensions of a motel. the scale is shown in the drawing. find the actual length of the east side.
what number can you multiply each length in the scale drawing by to find the actual length?
5
what is the actual length of the east side of the motel?
? yd
motel fire safety map
east 2 in.
scale = 6 in. : 30 yd

Explanation:

Step1: Find scale factor

Scale: 6 in. = 30 yd, so factor = $\frac{30}{6}=5$

Step2: Calculate actual length

Drawing length = 2 in, actual length = $2×5=10$ yd

Answer:

10 yd