Math Problem Statement
If the original is 12 units and the scale factor is 1/4, what is the size of the scale drawing?
Solution
The question asks: If the original is 12 units and the scale factor is , what is the size of the scale drawing?
To solve this, we multiply the original size by the scale factor:
Thus, the size of the scale drawing is 3 units, which corresponds to option b).
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Here are 5 related questions:
- How would the scale drawing change if the scale factor were ?
- What would the original size need to be for a scaled size of 4 units at a scale?
- How do you calculate a scale factor when given the original and scaled size?
- If the scale factor were , what would the size of the scale drawing be?
- How does a scale factor less than 1 affect the dimensions of an object?
Tip: Always multiply the original measurement by the scale factor to find the size of a scaled drawing or object.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Scaling
Multiplication
Proportions
Formulas
Size of the scale drawing = Original size * Scale factor
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8