Scale Drawings

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On a regional map, a scale of 1 inch=12 miles1\text{ inch} = 12\text{ miles} is used. If a straight road is 1.5 inches1.5\text{ inches} long on the map, what is the actual length of the road?

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Cevap: 18 miles18\text{ miles}

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The actual length of the road is 18 miles18\text{ miles}.
The map uses a scale where each inch corresponds to 1212 actual miles. To find the real distance, we multiply the map distance by the scale: 1.5×12=181.5 \times 12 = 18. Therefore, the road is 18 miles18\text{ miles} long in reality.

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1
Identify the scale ratio and the given map measurement.
The scale is 1 inch=12 miles1\text{ inch} = 12\text{ miles}, and the map measurement is 1.5 inches1.5\text{ inches}.
This establishes the relationship between the drawing size and the real-world size.
2
Set up the calculation to find the actual distance.
Actual distance = 1.5 inches×12 miles/inch1.5\text{ inches} \times 12\text{ miles/inch}.
Since every inch represents 12 miles12\text{ miles}, multiplying the number of map inches by 1212 will yield the actual miles.
3
Perform the multiplication.
1.5×12=18 miles1.5 \times 12 = 18\text{ miles}.
Completing the arithmetic gives the final actual length of the road.

Anahtar Kavram

To find actual dimensions from a map, multiply the measured distance on the map by the given scale factor.
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A city planner is reviewing a map of a proposed municipal park. The map uses a scale where 12\frac{1}{2} inch represents 3030 feet. If the park occupies an area of 1515 square inches on the map, what will be the actual area of the park in square yards?

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Cevap: 6,000

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The actual area of the park is 6,000 square yards.
To solve this problem efficiently, first convert the linear scale to yards: 12 inch=30 feet\frac{1}{2}\text{ inch} = 30\text{ feet} means 1 inch=60 feet1\text{ inch} = 60\text{ feet}, which equals 20 yards20\text{ yards}. Because we are dealing with area, we must square the linear scale to find the area scale factor: 1 square inch=202 square yards=400 square yards1\text{ square inch} = 20^2\text{ square yards} = 400\text{ square yards}. Finally, multiply the given map area by this factor: 15 square inches×400=6,000 square yards15\text{ square inches} \times 400 = 6,000\text{ square yards}.

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1
Determine the linear scale factor for one full inch.
1 inch=60 feet1\text{ inch} = 60\text{ feet}
The map scale is given as 12 inch=30 feet\frac{1}{2}\text{ inch} = 30\text{ feet}. Multiplying both sides by 2 gives the equivalent measurement for 1 inch.
2
Convert the linear scale into yards to match the requested final unit.
1 inch=20 yards1\text{ inch} = 20\text{ yards}
Since there are 3 feet in a yard, dividing 60 feet by 3 yields 20 yards. This simplifies calculations by converting units early.
3
Calculate the area scale factor by squaring the linear scale.
1 square inch=400 square yards1\text{ square inch} = 400\text{ square yards}
Area is a two-dimensional measurement. The linear scale must be squared (20×20=40020 \times 20 = 400) to establish the relationship between map area and actual area.
4
Calculate the actual area of the park.
15×400=6,000 square yards15 \times 400 = 6,000\text{ square yards}
Multiply the map area by the area scale factor to find the true dimensions.

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Scale Factors for Area and Unit Conversions

Alternatif Yöntem

Instead of converting to yards early, you can find the actual area in square feet first. The area scale factor in feet is 602=3,600 square feet per square inch60^2 = 3,600\text{ square feet per square inch}. Multiply by the map area: 15×3,600=54,000 square feet15 \times 3,600 = 54,000\text{ square feet}. Then convert to square yards by dividing by 9: 54,000÷9=6,000 square yards54,000 \div 9 = 6,000\text{ square yards}.
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A floor plan for a new office space is drawn using a scale of 1 inch=6 feet1\text{ inch} = 6\text{ feet}. If the main conference room is 3.5 inches3.5\text{ inches} long on the floor plan, what is the actual length of the conference room in feet?

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Cevap: 21

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21
The scale indicates that every 1 inch1\text{ inch} on the drawing corresponds to 6 feet6\text{ feet} in reality. Therefore, a length of 3.5 inches3.5\text{ inches} on the drawing represents an actual length of 3.5×6=21 feet3.5 \times 6 = 21\text{ feet}.

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1
Identify the given scale and drawing measurement.
Scale: 1 inch=6 feet1\text{ inch} = 6\text{ feet}, Drawing length: 3.5 inches3.5\text{ inches}.
These are the key values needed to calculate the actual length.
2
Multiply the drawing length by the scale factor.
3.5×6=213.5 \times 6 = 21
Since each inch represents 6 feet6\text{ feet}, multiplying the number of inches by 66 gives the total actual feet.

Anahtar Kavram

Using a scale factor to convert a drawing measurement to an actual measurement.
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A state map uses a scale where 1 inch1\text{ inch} represents 50 miles50\text{ miles}. If the straight-line distance between two cities on the map is 2.5 inches2.5\text{ inches}, what is the actual distance between the two cities?

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Cevap: 125 miles125\text{ miles}

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125 miles125\text{ miles}
The map scale indicates that every 1 inch on the map corresponds to 50 actual miles. To find the real-world distance for a measurement of 2.5 inches on the map, you must multiply the map measurement by the scale factor: 2.5 × 50 = 125 miles.

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1
Set up a proportion or identify the scale factor from the problem description.
1 inch=50 miles1\text{ inch} = 50\text{ miles}
This establishes how many real-world miles are represented by each inch on the map.
2
Multiply the measured map distance by the scale factor to find the actual distance.
2.5 inches×50 miles/inch=125 miles2.5\text{ inches} \times 50\text{ miles/inch} = 125\text{ miles}
Since every inch represents 50 miles, 2.5 inches will represent 2.5 groups of 50 miles.

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Using a linear scale factor to convert a map measurement to a real-world distance.
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A landscape architect is preparing a design layout for a new rectangular community garden. On the layout, the garden measures 2.5 inches2.5\text{ inches} in width and 5 inches5\text{ inches} in length. The drawing uses a scale where 14 inch\frac{1}{4}\text{ inch} represents 3 feet3\text{ feet}. What is the actual area of the community garden in square feet?

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Cevap: 1,8001,800

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The actual area of the community garden is 1,8001,800 square feet.
The correct answer is found by first establishing how many feet each inch on the layout represents. Since a quarter of an inch represents 3 feet, one full inch represents 12 feet (4 times 3). Multiplying the layout dimensions by 12 provides the actual dimensions: a width of 30 feet and a length of 60 feet. Finally, multiplying the actual width by the actual length (30 x 60) gives the true area of 1,800 square feet.

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1
Determine the unit scale factor for 1 inch.
Since 1/4 inch=3 feet1/4\text{ inch} = 3\text{ feet}, multiplying both sides by 4 gives 1 inch=12 feet1\text{ inch} = 12\text{ feet}.
Converting the scale to a 'per inch' rate makes it easier to apply to the drawing measurements.
2
Calculate the actual width and length of the garden.
Actual width = 2.5×12=30 feet2.5 \times 12 = 30\text{ feet}. Actual length = 5×12=60 feet5 \times 12 = 60\text{ feet}.
Applying the linear scale factor converts the map dimensions directly into real-world dimensions.
3
Calculate the area of the actual garden.
Area = 30 feet×60 feet=1,800 square feet30\text{ feet} \times 60\text{ feet} = 1,800\text{ square feet}.
The area of a rectangle is found by multiplying its length by its width.

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Scale Drawings and Area Calculation
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A hobbyist is building a scale model of a historic steam locomotive using a scale of 1:481:48. If the actual locomotive is 60 feet60\text{ feet} long, what is the length of the model locomotive in inches?

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Cevap: 15

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15
To find the length of the scale model, the actual length of the locomotive must first be converted into inches. Since there are 12 inches12\text{ inches} in a foot, 60 feet60\text{ feet} is equal to 720 inches720\text{ inches}. Using the scale ratio of 1:481:48, divide the actual length in inches by 4848 to find the model's length. Calculating 720÷48720 \div 48 yields a model length of 15 inches15\text{ inches}.

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1
Convert the actual length of the locomotive from feet to inches.
60×12=720 inches60 \times 12 = 720\text{ inches}
The question asks for the model length in inches, so it is necessary to match the units before applying the scale factor.
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Calculate the model length using the 1:481:48 scale ratio.
720÷48=15 inches720 \div 48 = 15\text{ inches}
The scale 1:481:48 means the model is 4848 times smaller than the actual object.

Anahtar Kavram

Applying scale ratios across different units of measurement.
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A contractor is analyzing a zoning plan for a commercial parking lot. The plan's legend indicates a scale of 1 inch=10 yards1\text{ inch} = 10\text{ yards}. If the parking lot covers an area of 4 square inches4\text{ square inches} on the zoning plan, what is the actual area of the parking lot in square feet?

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Cevap: 3,6003,600

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The actual area of the parking lot is 3,6003,600 square feet.
The correct answer is found by first aligning the units: the scale of 1 inch=10 yards1\text{ inch} = 10\text{ yards} is equivalent to 1 inch=30 feet1\text{ inch} = 30\text{ feet}. Because we are dealing with area (a two-dimensional measurement), this linear scale must be squared, meaning 1 square inch1\text{ square inch} on the drawing represents 900 square feet900\text{ square feet} in reality (302=90030^2 = 900). Finally, multiplying the drawing's area by this factor yields the actual area: 4×900=3,600 square feet4 \times 900 = 3,600\text{ square feet}.

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1
Convert the linear scale from yards to feet.
10 yards=30 feet10\text{ yards} = 30\text{ feet}, so the scale is 1 inch=30 feet1\text{ inch} = 30\text{ feet}.
The final question asks for the area in square feet, so it is easiest to align the units of the scale factor first.
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Determine the area scale factor by squaring the linear scale.
1 square inch=(30 feet)×(30 feet)=900 square feet1\text{ square inch} = (30\text{ feet}) \times (30\text{ feet}) = 900\text{ square feet}.
Because area represents two dimensions, the linear scale must be squared to find out how much actual area one square inch on the drawing represents.
3
Multiply the drawing area by the area scale factor.
4 square inches×900 square feet per square inch=3,600 square feet4\text{ square inches} \times 900\text{ square feet per square inch} = 3,600\text{ square feet}.
This scales the blueprint measurement up to the actual real-world area.

Anahtar Kavram

When using a scale drawing to find a real-world area, the linear scale factor must be squared. Furthermore, all units must be carefully tracked and converted to match the requested final unit.
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An architect is designing a community center and reviewing the floor plan. The floor plan uses a scale of 34 inch=5 feet\frac{3}{4}\text{ inch} = 5\text{ feet}. If the main hall measures 4.5 inches4.5\text{ inches} long on the floor plan, what is the actual length of the main hall in feet?

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Cevap: 30

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30
The correct answer is found by setting up a proportion or finding the unit rate. Since 34 inch\frac{3}{4}\text{ inch} represents 5 feet5\text{ feet}, 1 inch1\text{ inch} represents 203 feet\frac{20}{3}\text{ feet}. Multiplying the drawing measurement of 4.5 inches4.5\text{ inches} by 203 feet per inch\frac{20}{3}\text{ feet per inch} yields exactly 30 feet30\text{ feet}.

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1
Find the actual distance represented by one inch.
1 inch=5÷34=5×43=203 feet1\text{ inch} = 5 \div \frac{3}{4} = 5 \times \frac{4}{3} = \frac{20}{3}\text{ feet}
Establishing a unit rate simplifies calculating the actual length for any given map measurement.
2
Multiply the unit rate by the blueprint measurement.
4.5×203=92×203=1806=30 feet4.5 \times \frac{20}{3} = \frac{9}{2} \times \frac{20}{3} = \frac{180}{6} = 30\text{ feet}
Multiplying the map length by the actual distance per inch gives the total actual length.

Anahtar Kavram

Solving scale drawing problems using proportions or unit rates.
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A maritime authority is reviewing a nautical chart to designate a restricted sailing zone. The chart uses a scale where 12 inch\frac{1}{2}\text{ inch} represents 30 nautical miles30\text{ nautical miles}. If the restricted zone is drawn as a rectangle measuring 2 inches2\text{ inches} by 3 inches3\text{ inches} on the chart, what is the actual area of the restricted zone in square nautical miles?

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Cevap: 21,600

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21,600
The correct answer is found by first converting each chart dimension into its actual distance. Because a half inch represents 30 nautical miles, one full inch represents 60 nautical miles. Multiplying the chart's 2-inch and 3-inch dimensions by 60 yields actual dimensions of 120 and 180 nautical miles. Multiplying these true dimensions together gives a final area of 21,600 square nautical miles.

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1
Determine the linear scale for a full inch based on the provided fractional scale.
Since 1/2 inch=30 nautical miles1/2\text{ inch} = 30\text{ nautical miles}, then 1 inch=60 nautical miles1\text{ inch} = 60\text{ nautical miles}.
Establishing the unit rate for 1 inch simplifies the conversion of the chart dimensions.
2
Convert the chart dimensions to actual dimensions.
Width: 2 inches×60=120 nautical miles2\text{ inches} \times 60 = 120\text{ nautical miles}. Length: 3 inches×60=180 nautical miles3\text{ inches} \times 60 = 180\text{ nautical miles}.
Linear dimensions must be converted to actual lengths before computing the true area.
3
Calculate the actual area by multiplying the actual length and actual width.
120×180=21,600 square nautical miles120 \times 180 = 21,600\text{ square nautical miles}.
The area of a rectangle is the product of its length and width.

Anahtar Kavram

Calculating true area from a scale drawing by converting linear dimensions first.
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A structural engineer is analyzing a blueprint for a steel bridge truss. The blueprint uses a scale where 78 inch\frac{7}{8}\text{ inch} represents an actual length of 21 feet21\text{ feet}. If a particular support beam measures 6.5 inches6.5\text{ inches} on the blueprint, what is the actual length of this beam in feet?

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Cevap: 156

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156
The correct answer is found by establishing a proportion based on the scale. Since 78 inch\frac{7}{8}\text{ inch} equals 21 feet21\text{ feet}, 1 inch1\text{ inch} must equal 21÷7821 \div \frac{7}{8}, which is 24 feet24\text{ feet}. Multiplying the blueprint length of 6.5 inches6.5\text{ inches} by this unit rate of 2424 gives an actual length of 156 feet156\text{ feet}.

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1
Determine the unit scale factor in feet per inch.
21÷78=24 feet/inch21 \div \frac{7}{8} = 24\text{ feet/inch}
Finding the actual distance represented by a single inch creates a simple multiplier for any dimension on the blueprint.
2
Multiply the measurement on the blueprint by the unit scale factor.
6.5×24=156 feet6.5 \times 24 = 156\text{ feet}
Scaling up the drawing measurement by the unit rate yields the actual real-world length of the beam.

Anahtar Kavram

Direct proportions and unit rates in scale drawings

Alternatif Yöntem

You can set up a direct proportion: 7821=6.5x\frac{\frac{7}{8}}{21} = \frac{6.5}{x}. Cross-multiplying gives 78x=136.5\frac{7}{8}x = 136.5. Multiplying both sides by 87\frac{8}{7} yields x=156x = 156.
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An architectural blueprint for a new warehouse uses a scale where 14 inch=3 feet\frac{1}{4} \text{ inch} = 3 \text{ feet}. If a storage room has an area of 5 square inches5 \text{ square inches} on the blueprint, what is the actual area of the storage room in square feet?

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Cevap: 720

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720
To find the actual area from a scale drawing, you must first convert the given scale to a unit linear scale. Multiplying 14 inch=3 feet\frac{1}{4} \text{ inch} = 3 \text{ feet} by 44 shows that 1 inch=12 feet1 \text{ inch} = 12 \text{ feet}. Because we are dealing with area (a 2D measurement), we must square this linear relationship: 1 square inch=122 square feet=144 square feet1 \text{ square inch} = 12^2 \text{ square feet} = 144 \text{ square feet}. Finally, multiplying the drawing's area of 5 square inches5 \text{ square inches} by 144 square feet per square inch144 \text{ square feet per square inch} yields 720 square feet720 \text{ square feet}.

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1
Find the linear scale rate for a full inch.
Since 14 inch=3 feet\frac{1}{4} \text{ inch} = 3 \text{ feet}, multiply both sides by 44 to get 1 inch=12 feet1 \text{ inch} = 12 \text{ feet}.
Establishing a base unit rate of 1 inch1 \text{ inch} makes area calculations straightforward.
2
Convert the linear scale into an area scale factor.
Square both sides of the linear scale: (1 inch)2=(12 feet)2(1 \text{ inch})^2 = (12 \text{ feet})^2, which simplifies to 1 square inch=144 square feet1 \text{ square inch} = 144 \text{ square feet}.
Area is a two-dimensional measurement, so the one-dimensional (linear) scale factor must be squared.
3
Calculate the actual area of the storage room.
Multiply the blueprint area by the area scale factor: 5×144=720 square feet5 \times 144 = 720 \text{ square feet}.
This scales the drawing's area up to the actual physical area.

Anahtar Kavram

When using scale drawings, the scale factor for area is the square of the linear scale factor.
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A blueprint of a machine part uses a scale of 11 inch = 2.52.5 centimeters. If the part is drawn as 88 inches long on the blueprint, what is the actual length of the part in centimeters?

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Cevap: 20

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20
The scale establishes a direct proportion where every 11 inch on the blueprint represents 2.52.5 centimeters in reality. To find the actual length corresponding to an 88-inch drawing, you must multiply the drawing length by the scale factor: 8×2.5=208 \times 2.5 = 20 centimeters.

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1
Identify the given scale and the drawing measurement.
The scale is 11 inch = 2.52.5 cm, and the drawing length is 88 inches.
Establishing the relationship between the drawing and the actual object is required to set up the calculation.
2
Multiply the drawing length by the scale factor to find the actual length.
8×2.5=208 \times 2.5 = 20 cm.
Since every 11 inch represents 2.52.5 cm, 88 inches will represent 88 times that amount.

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