SOLUTION: The scale of an architectural drawing is 1/8 in. representing 1ft. Find the dimensions of a room that measures 9 1/2 by 12in. on the drawing.

SOLUTION: The scale of an architectural drawing is 1/8 in. representing 1ft. Find the dimensions of a room that measures 9 1/2 by 12in. on the drawing.

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Question 100675: The scale of an architectural drawing is 1/8 in. representing 1ft.
Find the dimensions of a room that measures 9 1/2 by 12in. on the drawing.
Answer by checkley71(8403) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
9.5/.125=76 FEET.
12/.125=96 FEET.
76 BY 96 FEET IS THE ACTUAL DIMENTIONS OF THE ROOM.
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