kadyn41
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The scale for this drawing is 7 in. = 8 ft. On the drawing, the length
of the kitchen measures 8 in. What is the length of the actual Kitchen?
Round your answer to the nearest foot.

Respuesta :

Answer:

9 ft

Step-by-step explanation:

Write and solve an equation of ratios, as follows:

 8 in        x

-------- = -------

 7 in       8 ft

Cross-multiplying, we get:  64 in-ft = 7x in

Dividing both sides by 7 in, we get:

64 in-ft

------------ = 9 ft (rounded down from 9.143 ft)

 7 in