To find the scale, you need to divide the real distance by the drawing distance:
Scale = real distance / drawing distance
Scale = 135 yards / 15 inches
Simplify the ratio:
Scale = 9 yards / 1 inch
Therefore, the scale Rita used for the drawing is 9 yards to 1 inch.
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Question
Rita drew a scale drawing of a picnic area near the river.
The picnic area, which is 135 yards long in real life, is 15 inches long in the drawing.
What scale did Rita use for the drawing?
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1 INCH :
YARDS
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