To find the area of Alfredo's scale drawing of the poster, we first need to determine the dimensions of the scale drawing based on the ratio provided.
From the table:
- Original top edge: 24 inches
- Scale drawing top edge: 8 inches
To find the scale factor, we can compare the lengths: \[ \text{Scale Factor} = \frac{\text{Scale Drawing Top Edge}}{\text{Original Top Edge}} = \frac{8 \text{ in.}}{24 \text{ in.}} = \frac{1}{3} \]
Now, we can find the corresponding dimension of the left edge in the scale drawing. The original left edge is 36 inches, so applying the scale factor: \[ \text{Scale Drawing Left Edge} = 36 \text{ in.} \times \frac{1}{3} = 12 \text{ in.} \]
Next, we find the area of the scale drawing using the dimensions we have: \[ \text{Area} = \text{Length} \times \text{Width} = \text{Left Edge} \times \text{Top Edge} = 12 \text{ in.} \times 8 \text{ in.} = 96 \text{ square inches.} \]
Therefore, the area of Alfredo’s scale drawing is 96 square inches.
So the correct response is: 96 square inches.