To determine the new length of the garden after it is doubled in size, we first need to convert the dimensions from the blueprint to actual dimensions using the given scale.
The blueprint dimensions are:
- Width: 3 inches
- Length: 5 inches
Using the scale of 1 inch = 4 feet:
- Actual Width = 3 inches × 4 feet/inch = 12 feet
- Actual Length = 5 inches × 4 feet/inch = 20 feet
Now that we have the actual dimensions of the garden (12 feet wide and 20 feet long), we can find the new length after doubling the size.
If the garden is doubled in size, both dimensions are multiplied by 2:
- New Length = 20 feet × 2 = 40 feet
Thus, the new length of the garden will be 40 feet.