Convert the rectangle to have a scale of 1 box = 6 inches. If the original scale length is 8 boxes, what is the length in inches of the scale drawing?
a.
48
b.
6
c.
4
d.
24
The original scale length is 8 boxes, and since 1 box equals 6 inches, the length in inches of the scale drawing is 8 boxes x 6 inches/box = 48 inches.
Therefore, the correct answer is a. 48.