A scale drawing uses a ratio called its scale to show the relationship between the size of the things in the drawing and their actual size.
When the scale is written in simplest form, it is called the scale factor.
Example: A scale drawing uses a scale of 1 inch = 6 ft. If it is 3 feet on the drawing, what is the actual size?
1 inch = 6 ft
3 inches = 18 ft Answer: 18 ft Directions: Answer the following questions. Also write at least 10 examples of your own.