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

Explanation:

Step1: Find the scale - factor

The scale is $6\text{ in.}:30\text{ yd}$, so the scale - factor is $\frac{30}{6}=5$ (since we want to go from inches in the scale drawing to yards in actual length).

Step2: Calculate the actual length

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

Answer:

10 yards