Scale drawings: word problems
Scale drawings: word problems
What you'll learn
- Identify the scale factor in a scale drawing word problem and express it as a ratio or fraction with 80% accuracy.
- Solve for a missing dimension (either on the scale drawing or the actual object) in a scale drawing word problem using proportions with 75% accuracy.
- Explain the relationship between the scale factor, the dimensions on the scale drawing, and the actual dimensions in a written explanation that includes correct units of measurement.
- Apply scale drawing concepts to calculate actual distances from a map with a given scale, solving at least 3 out of 4 problems correctly.
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A map scale is 1 inch = 4 miles. A road is 3 inches on the map. How long is the real road?
A model car's scale is 1 cm = 2 feet. If the real car is 10 feet long, how long is the model?
A blueprint shows a 4-foot wall as 2 inches long. What is the scale as '1 inch = ? feet'?
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Scale drawings: word problems is a Grade 7 Mathematics lesson on ExcelOS.
What will I learn in Scale drawings: word problems?
You'll be able to: Identify the scale factor in a scale drawing word problem and express it as a ratio or fraction with 80% accuracy; Solve for a missing dimension (either on the scale drawing or the actual object) in a scale drawing word problem….
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This lesson includes 25 practice questions across multiple difficulty levels, each with instant feedback and explanations.