First, we need to find the scale factor used by Magnolia in the scale drawing. We can do this by dividing the actual base length by the scaled base length:
Scale factor = Actual base length / Scaled base length
Scale factor = 25 inches / 10 inches
Scale factor = 2.5
Next, we can use the scale factor to find the scaled height of the flag:
Scaled height = Actual height / Scale factor
Scaled height = 15 inches / 2.5
Scaled height = 6 inches
Now that we have the scaled base length and height, we can find the area of Magnolia's scale drawing:
Area of scale drawing = 0.5 * Scaled base length * Scaled height
Area of scale drawing = 0.5 * 10 inches * 6 inches
Area of scale drawing = 30 square inches
Therefore, the area of Magnolia's scale drawing is 30 square inches.
A triangular flag has a height of 15 inches and a base length of 25 inches. Magnolia makes a scale drawing of the flag in which the base length is 10 inches. What is the area of Magnolia's scale drawing? Solve the problem by computing the actual area from the scale drawing. Show your work and make it very easy.
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