Math 7 B - Length and Area in Scale Drawings quick check answers
1. What does the scale 1 cm = 4 m mean?
- It means that 1 centimeter on the drawing represents 4 meters in real life.
2. What is the length on a map if 1 inch is equal to 5 miles, and the distance on the map is 4.5 inches?
- The length on the map would be 22.5 miles (4.5 inches x 5 miles).
3. How can you find the length of an object in a scale drawing if you know the scale?
- You can find the length of an object in a scale drawing by measuring the length on the drawing and then using the scale to convert it to the actual length in real life.
4. How can you find the area of an object in a scale drawing if you know the scale?
- To find the area of an object in a scale drawing, you would first calculate the area on the drawing using the scale, and then convert it to the actual area in real life.