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Grade 7 math · R.8 · Scale drawings

Scale models with a ratio scale

A scale of 1 : n means every length is n times as long in real life.

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  1. A model uses the scale 1 : 100. A part of the model is 2 cm long. How long is the real part, in cm?

    Answer: 200

  2. A model uses the scale 1 : 50. A part of the model is 14 cm long. How long is the real part, in cm?

    Answer: 700

  3. A model uses the scale 1 : 100. A part of the model is 5 cm long. How long is the real part, in cm?

    Answer: 500

Tip: A scale of 1 : n means every length is n times as long in real life.

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