To find the new dimensions on the scale drawing multiply the actual dimensions of the figure by the scale.
6 cm / 3 cm = 2
The dimensions will double so the new dimensions are:
wide = 6.3 ∙ 2 = 12.6 cm
tall = 8.5 ∙ 2 = 17 cm
On the following scale drawing, the scale is 3 centimeters = 1 meter.
1 Make a new scale drawing of this rectangular figure using the scale 6 centimeters = 1 meter. Make sure to label the new dimensions.
2 What are the actual dimensions of the figure?
the figure is 6.3 cm wide and 8.5 sm tall.
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