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Blueprints. The scale for the drawing shown means that a $\frac{1}{4}$ -inch length $\left(\frac{1}{4}\right)$ on the drawing corresponds to an actual size of 1 foot $\left(1^{\prime}-0^{\prime \prime}\right) .$ Suppose the length of the kitchen is $2 \frac{1}{2}$ inches on the drawing. How long is the actual kitchen?
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According to the scale, a 1/4 inch on the drawing corresponds to 1 foot in real life. This can be written as: \[\frac{1/4 \text{ inch}}{1 \text{ foot}} = \frac{0.25 \text{ inch}}{1 \text{ foot}}\] Show more…
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