To find the area of the scale drawing, we need to determine the scale factor in terms of the height.
The scale factor can be found by dividing the height of the scale drawing by the actual height:
Scale factor = 2/5 = 0.4
To find the base of the scale drawing, we can use the scale factor:
Base of scale drawing = 0.4 * 8 = 3.2 inches
Now, we can find the area of the scale drawing:
Area = (1/2) * base * height
Area = (1/2) * 3.2 * 2
Area = 3.2 square inches
Therefore, the area of Crystal's scale drawing is 3.2 square inches.
Crystal cuts a piece of wood into the shape of a triangle. The height of the triangle is 5 inches, and the base of the triangle measures 8 inches. Crystal makes a scale drawing of the triangle. If the height of her scale drawing is 2 inches, what is the area of her scale drawing? (1 point)
1.6 square inches
3.2 square inches
6.4 square inches
20 square inches
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