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? what is the actual length of the east side of the motel? scale = 6 in. : 30 yd

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the scale factor

The scale is 6 in. : 30 yd, which simplifies to 1 in. : 5 yd. So the number to multiply by is 5.

Step2: Calculate the actual length

The length in the scale - drawing of the east - side is 2 in. Multiply the scale - drawing length by the scale factor. The actual length $L$ is given by $L=2\times5$.
$L = 10$ yd

Answer:

The number to multiply by is 5. The actual length of the east side of the motel is 10 yd.