Question

a scale drawing shows a room that is 2 inches long on paper. if the scale is 1 inch = 8 feet, what is the actual length of the room?
a 12 feet
b 8 feet
c 16 feet
d 14 feet

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the scale factor

The scale is 1 inch = 8 feet.

Step2: Calculate actual length

Multiply the length on paper (2 inches) by the scale factor. So, $2\times8 = 16$ feet.

Answer:

C. 16 feet