One way to solve these problems is to set up a proportion.
1/4 + x/14
Cross multiply and solve for x.
4x = 14
x = 14/4
x = 3.5
Solve the others the same way.
I need help with scales, please!
Q: You are making a scale drawing of a room using a scale of 1-inch:4-feet.
a) The room is 14 feet by 18 feet. Find its dimensions in the drawing.
b) A sofa in the room has a lenght of 6 feet. Find the length of the sofa in the drawing.
Thank you!!!!!!
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Thank you so much! It makes sense now!
You're very welcome.
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