Question

lesson practice 7.1.07 8. here is a scale drawing of lafayette square in washington, d.c. the scale is 1 inch to 200 feet. determine the actual dimensions of lafayette square.

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate actual length

Use the scale factor. Multiply the drawing - length by 200. For the length of 4 inches, the actual length $L = 4\times200$.
$L = 800$ feet

Step2: Calculate actual width

Multiply the drawing - width by 200. For the width of 2.5 inches, the actual width $W=2.5\times200$.
$W = 500$ feet

Answer:

The actual dimensions of Lafayette Square are 800 feet by 500 feet.