Question

Logan drew a scale drawing of an elephant. Use the scale to find the actual length of the elephant:

Scale: 14
inch = 2 feet



(1 point)
Responses

12 feet
12 feet

3 feet
3 feet

9 feet
9 feet

15 feet

Answers

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To find the actual length of the elephant using the given scale, we can set up the relationship based on the scale provided:

**Scale:** 14 inches = 2 feet

First, we need to find out how many feet correspond to 1 inch.

1. Divide both sides of the scale by 14:
\[
1 \text{ inch} = \frac{2 \text{ feet}}{14} = \frac{1}{7} \text{ feet}
\]

Now we need to convert the drawing measurement (in inches) of the elephant into feet using this conversion factor.

Next, we need the length of the elephant in inches, which isn't provided. However, let's assume Logan's drawing is 14 inches long since the question might refer to a typical drawing matched to the scale.

If Logan's drawing of the elephant is 14 inches, then the actual length in feet would be:
\[
14 \text{ inches} \times \frac{2 \text{ feet}}{14 \text{ inches}} = 2 \text{ feet}
\]

If the question is asking for the options given and one of the answers must match the length of the elephant, you'll want to convert based on different drawing measurements Logan might have used.

From the given options:
- 12 feet
- 3 feet
- 9 feet
- 15 feet

If Logan's drawing length varied, let's calculate other potential lengths not just limited to 14 inches.

For versatility, let's say we check each option:

If the drawing were 42 inches:
\[
42 \text{ inches} \times \frac{2 \text{ feet}}{14 \text{ inches}} = 6 \text{ feet}
\]
Still not listed, so if drawing was more than this let's check drawing lengths that could potentially correlate with other listed dimensions.

However, for length comparison, let's see the average case:

If the drawing was 21 inches:
\[
21 \text{ inches} \times \frac{2 \text{ feet}}{14 \text{ inches}} = 3 \text{ feet}
\]
Which directly matches one of the listed options **3 feet**.

Therefore, with the assumptions and without additional direct measurements, the most direct correlation based on potential measurement of drawing:

**Response:** **3 feet**.

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