The actual width (w) of a rectangle is 18 centimeters (cm). Use the scale drawing of the rectangle to find the actual length (l).
The actual width (w) of a rectangle is 18 centimeters (cm). Use the scale drawing of the rectangle to find the actual length (l).
Explanation
The scale factor can be found by dividing the actual width by the width in the scale drawing. Actual width = 18 cm, scale width = 1.2 cm. Scale factor = Actual width / Scale width = 18 / 1.2 = 15.
The length in the scale drawing is 3.6 cm. Actual length = Scale length * Scale factor = 3.6 * 15 = 54 cm.
