The rectangle shows the outline of a campsite in a national forest. Anna makes a scale drawing of the campsite in which the longer side measures 1 meter. What is the area of the scale drawing in square meters?

(1 point)
• 3.5 square centimeters
• 0.75 square meters
• 12 square meters
1.33 square meters

1 answer

To find the area of the scale drawing, we need to first find the scale factor.

Since the longer side of the rectangle in the scale drawing is 1 meter and the longer side of the actual campsite is also 1 meter, the scale factor is 1.

Now, we can find the area of the scale drawing by squaring the scale factor.
1^2 = 1

Therefore, the area of the scale drawing is 1 square meter.

The correct answer is:
• 1 square meter