Asked by Taylor

what is a scale? example please
Answered by Ms. Sue
An example of a scale:

2 inches = 17 feet

http://academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/geology/leveson/core/linksa/scale_use.html

Answered by Taylor
and one more thing what is a proportion using the scale, 51ft, and the unknown legth of the drawing.
Answered by Ms. Sue
2/17 = x/51

Cross multiply and solve for x.

Answered by Taylor
so the lenth of the object in a drawing is 6 inches right
Answered by Ms. Sue
Right! :-)
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