First, we need to find the scale factor by dividing the actual base length by the scale base length: 25 / 10 = 2.5.
Next, we need to find the scaled height by multiplying the actual height by the scale factor: 15 x 2.5 = 37.5 inches.
Now, we can find the area of the scale drawing by multiplying the scaled base length by the scaled height and dividing by 2: 10 x 37.5 / 2 = 187.5 square inches.
Therefore, the area of Magnolia's scale drawing of the flag is 187.5 square inches.
A triangular flag has a height of 15 inches and a base length of 25 inches. Magnolia makes a scale drawing of the flag in which the base length is 10 inches. What is the area of Magnolia’s scale drawing? Solve the problem by computing the actual area from the scale drawing. Show your work.
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