On a scale drawing, 3 cm represents 40 cm. If a drawn length is 5 cm, what is the actual length?
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Use a proportion from the scale. Since 3 cm represents 40 cm, 5 cm represents 5 × 40/3 = 66.67 cm.
On a scale drawing, 3 cm represents 40 cm. If a drawn length is 5 cm, what is the actual length?
Use a proportion from the scale. Since 3 cm represents 40 cm, 5 cm represents 5 × 40/3 = 66.67 cm.