On a scale drawing, 5 cm represents 20 cm. If a drawn length is 8 cm, what is the actual length?
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Use a proportion from the scale. Since 5 cm represents 20 cm, 8 cm represents 8 × 20/5 = 32 cm.
On a scale drawing, 5 cm represents 20 cm. If a drawn length is 8 cm, what is the actual length?
Use a proportion from the scale. Since 5 cm represents 20 cm, 8 cm represents 8 × 20/5 = 32 cm.