Concept explainers
To calculate the dimension of walls.
Answer to Problem 10PSQ
The dimension of wall is 24 feet and 42 feet respectively.
Explanation of Solution
Given information: Drawing is 8 inches long and 14 inches high.
The scale is to wall ratio is = 1 inch: 3 feet
Calculation:
drawing: wall= 1 inch: 3 feet.
Let the dimensions of wall be x & y.
Now,
Make both the units same,
12 inch= 1 feet,
So, 3 feet= 36 inches.
Now,
Drawing: wall=1inch: 36 inches.
8×14= 36(x, y)
Dimensions of wall is:
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Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012
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