Question

you want to make a scale drawing of your bedroom to help you arrange your furniture. you decide on a scale of 3in.=2ft. your bedroom is a 12ft by 14ft rectangle. what should the dimensions of your drawing be?

Answer 1

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Ratio
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2 ft : 3 in
1 ft : 3/2 in

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Find 12 ft
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1 ft : 3/2 in
12 ft : 3/2 x 12 in
12 ft : 18 in

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Find 14 ft
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1 ft : 3/2 in
14 ft : 3/2 x 14 in
14 ft : 21 in

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Answer: The dimensions are 18 in x 21 in
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