2.4cm 3.6cm

Question

The actual length (L) of a rectangle is 27 centimeters. Use the scale drawing of the rectangle to find the actual width (W).
Responses
A 9 cm
B 15 cm
C 18 cm
D 32.5 cm

Answer 1

To find the actual width (W) of the rectangle, we need to use the scale given in the question. The scale is 2.4cm : 3.6cm.

First, calculate the scale factor:
Actual length / Scale length = Actual width / Scale width
27 cm / 2.4 cm = W / 3.6 cm
W = (27 cm * 3.6 cm) / 2.4 cm
W = 40.5 cm

Therefore, the actual width of the rectangle is 40.5 cm, which is not one of the answer choices provided.