Chapter 6.6, Problem 11PPS

To determine

To Find: The scale factor of the scale $6inches=10feet$

Answer to Problem 11PPS

The scale factor of $6inches=10feet$ is $\frac{1}{20}$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

Scale of $6inches=10feet$

Concept and Formula Used:

Scale Factor: It is the ratio of a length on a scale drawing or model to the corresponding length on the real object.

To find scle factor both the quantities must have same unit.

Calculation:

The given scale is $6inches=10feet$

Also, $1feet=12inches$

Therefore, $10feet=10\times 12inches=120inches$

Scale factor is $=\frac{6}{120}=\frac{1}{20}$

Conclusion:

The scale factor of $6inches=10feet$ is $\frac{1}{20}$ .