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? motel fire safety map east 2 in. scale = 6 in. : 30 yd

Explanation:

Step1: Understand the scale

The scale is given as \(6\) inches : \(30\) yards. We need to find the multiplier, which is the actual length per inch in the drawing.

Step2: Calculate the multiplier

To find the number to multiply each length in the drawing (in inches) to get the actual length (in yards), we divide the actual length by the drawing length. So, \(\frac{30\ \text{yd}}{6\ \text{in}} = 5\ \text{yd per in}\).

Answer:

5