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 scale = 6 in. : 30 yd east 2 in.

Explanation:

Step1: Determine the scale factor

The scale is 6 in. : 30 yd. First, simplify the scale ratio. 6 in. : 30 yd = 1 in. : 5 yd (divide both sides by 6). So the number to multiply each length in the scale - drawing by to get the actual length is 5 (since 1 inch in the drawing represents 5 yards in actual).

Answer:

5