Chapter 6.6, Problem 14PPS

To determine

To Find: The scale factor of the scale $5ft=15yd$

Answer to Problem 14PPS

The scale factor of $5ft=15yd$ is $\frac{1}{9}$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

Scale of $5ft=15yd$

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 $5ft=15yd$

Also, $1yd=3ft$

Therefore, $15yd=15\times 3ft=45ft$

Scale factor is $=\frac{5}{45}=\frac{1}{9}$

Conclusion:

The scale factor of $5ft=15yd$ is $\frac{1}{9}$ .