Question 544824
The scale is 1/4 in. = 1 ft.
They want to know what 4 ft.
looks like on the drawing
set up a ratio:
{{{ (1/4)/1 = x / 4 }}} in/ft = in/ft
Solve for {{{x}}}
Multiply both sides by {{{4}}}
{{{ 4/4 = x }}}
{{{ x = 1 }}} 
The room will be 1 inch wider on the drawing