To find the area of the scale drawing, we need to first calculate the scale factor between the actual triangle and the scale drawing.
Scale factor = Height of actual triangle / Height of scale drawing
Scale factor = 5 / 2
Scale factor = 2.5
Now, we need to find the base of the scale drawing using the scale factor:
Base of scale drawing = Base of actual triangle / Scale factor
Base of scale drawing = 8 / 2.5
Base of scale drawing = 3.2 inches
Now, we can calculate 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.
The answer is: C. 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?
A. 1.6 square inches
B. 6.4 square inches
C. 3.2 square inches
D. 20 square inches
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