SOLUTION: on a scale drawing of a house plan, 1 inch represents 4 feet. On the drawing, the family room measures 4.5 inches by 3 inches. what are the real dimensions?

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Question 736868: on a scale drawing of a house plan, 1 inch represents 4 feet. On the drawing, the family room measures 4.5 inches by 3 inches. what are the real dimensions?
Answer by fcabanski(1391) About Me  (Show Source):
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Multiply inches by 4 to get feet.


4.5 x 4 = 18 and 3x4 = 12. The dimensions are 18 feet by 12 feet.