B 20 inches20 inches
To find the perimeter of the pool in the scale drawing, you would first need to calculate the perimeter of the actual pool.
Perimeter = 2(length + width)
Perimeter = 2(24 + 36)
Perimeter = 2(60)
Perimeter = 120 feet
Now, since the scale drawing has a length of 8 inches, we need to calculate the scale factor to convert the actual length to the scaled length:
Scale factor = Scaled length / Actual length
Scale factor = 8 inches / 24 feet
Scale factor = 1/3
Now, multiply the actual perimeter by the scale factor to get the scaled perimeter:
Scaled perimeter = Actual perimeter * Scale factor
Scaled perimeter = 120 feet * 1/3
Scaled perimeter = 40 feet
Therefore, the perimeter of the pool in the scale drawing is 40 inches.
A rectangular pool is 24 feet in length and 36 feet in width. A scale drawing of the pool has a length of 8 inches.
What is the perimeter, in inches, of the pool in the scale drawing?
Responses
A 40 inches40 inches
B 20 inches20 inches
C 120 inches120 inches
D 68 inches
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