Question

the ratio used in making the scale drawing of a machine part is 1:24. the length of the part is 6ft. the number of inches required to show this length is:
a)4
b)6
c)2.5
d)3
e)none of these

Answer 1

6ft -> 72 inches
The actual part is 24 times larger than the drawing.
72/24 =3 inches

Answer 2

where did u get 72?

Answer 3

6 feet * 12 inches

Answer 4

oh i see thx