On a scale drawing, 1 cm represents 500 cm. If a drawn length is 2 cm, what is the actual length?
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Use a proportion from the scale. Since 1 cm represents 500 cm, 2 cm represents 2 × 500/1 = 1000 cm.
On a scale drawing, 1 cm represents 500 cm. If a drawn length is 2 cm, what is the actual length?
Use a proportion from the scale. Since 1 cm represents 500 cm, 2 cm represents 2 × 500/1 = 1000 cm.