andreiruecon
andreiruecon andreiruecon
  • 01-02-2022
  • Mathematics
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The scale for a drawing of a barn is 1/2inch = 4 feet. If a pole in the drawing measures 2 1/2 inches, how tall is the actual pole?​

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jtm2588
jtm2588 jtm2588
  • 01-02-2022

Answer:

20 feet

Step-by-step explanation:

1/2" = 4 feet

1" = 8 feet

2" = 16 feet

2 1/2" = 20 feet

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mhanifa
mhanifa mhanifa
  • 01-02-2022

Answer:

  • 20 feet

Step-by-step explanation:

Use ratios as below:

  • 1/2 in : 2 1/2 in = 4 ft : x ft
  • 1/2 : 5/2 = 4 : x
  • 1 : 5 = 4 : x
  • x = 4*5
  • x = 20
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