Lorne is building a doghouse using a set of scale plans that do not include dimensions. To work out the amount of plywood he needs, Lorne must work out what the real dimensions will be. So that the doghouse is big enough for his dog, he would like the doghouse to be 5.5 feet long. a) What scale factor will Lorne use to enlarge the plan? 4. b) What will the measurements of the actual doghouse be? c) Lorne's dog is about 2 feet tall. How tall and wide do you think the door in the front wall of the doghouse should be? SIDE VIEW roof width FRONT VIEW

Lorne is building a doghouse using a set of scale plans that do not include dimensions. To work out the amount of plywood he needs, Lorne must work out what the real dimensions will be. So that the doghouse is big enough for his dog, he would like the doghouse to be 5.5 feet long. a) What scale factor will Lorne use to enlarge the plan? 4. b) What will the measurements of the actual doghouse be? c) Lorne's dog is about 2 feet tall. How tall and wide do you think the door in the front wall of the doghouse should be? SIDE VIEW roof width FRONT VIEW

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles

Section8.CR: Review Exercises

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