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Grade 7 math · R.3 · Scale drawings

Scale drawings: find the length on the drawing

Divide the real length by what one centimetre stands for.

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  1. A drawing uses the scale 1 cm : 7 m. A real wall is 28 m long. How long is it on the drawing, in cm?

    Answer: 4

  2. A drawing uses the scale 1 cm : 2 m. A real wall is 22 m long. How long is it on the drawing, in cm?

    Answer: 11

  3. A drawing uses the scale 1 cm : 3 m. A real wall is 30 m long. How long is it on the drawing, in cm?

    Answer: 10

Tip: Divide the real length by what one centimetre stands for.

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