Asked by Celeste

Help!!! On a blue print scale 1/2 inch = 10 feet. How do I figure out the actual width of the living room whose distance is 3/4 inches
Answered by Ms. Sue
One way to figure it out is to let x = the actual width. Cross multiply and solve for x.

(1/2) / 10 = (3/4) / x

30/4 = (1/2)x
(30/4)/(1/2) = x
(30/4) * (2/1) = 60/4 = 15 feet

Answered by Celeste
ok thank u!!!! that helps a lot
i will try it?
-celeste
Answered by Ms. Sue
You're welcome.

http://www.aaastudy.com/rat-prop-crossx.htm
Answered by Celeste
ok well i tryed it and still i don't understand??? can u say so i understand???PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
-CELESTE
Answered by Celeste
MS. SUE WHAT SCHOOL DO U WORK AT????
Answered by Ms. Sue
Here's another way to approach this problem.

1/2 inch = 10 ft.
1 inch = 20 ft.

3/4 * 20 = 15 feet

I'm retired.

Answered by Celeste
ok thank u got it more but can u help me on other problems they r the same but different #'s
Answered by Celeste
If I have different fractions can I multiply the others by 20 as well?