This is a 90 points question !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! On construction drawings , smaller dimensions are often used to represent larger ones. This allows the large object or structure to fit on the paper. On such a drawing , if 1/4 inch represents a distance of 1-foot , then a line on the drawing measuring 8 1/2 inches would represent how many feet ? a.) 34 b.)36 c.)38 d.)40

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On construction drawings , smaller dimensions are often used to represent larger ones. This allows the large object or structure to fit on the paper. On such a drawing , if 1/4 inch represents a distance of 1-foot , then a line on the drawing measuring 8 1/2 inches would represent how many feet ?

Solution:

1/4 in. = 1 ft.

To find the answer just find out how many times 1/4 can go into 8 1/2 feet,

8 1/2 / 1/4b = 34

Answer:

A) 34

8 1/2 inches would represent 34 feet .Hence answer will be option a).

a.) 34

b.)36

c.)38

d.)40

How to convert inch into foot?

Identify the unit we and convert the unit as requires using the relation:-

   

        [magnitude1×unit1 = magnitude2 ×unit 2]

According to question;

   1/4 in. = 1 ft.

   1 inch = 1 ÷[tex]\frac{1}{4}[/tex]

∴8 1/2 inch = 1 ÷[tex]\frac{1}{4}[/tex]×8 1/2

                  = 4×8.5

                  =34 foot

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