In an illustration of a ladybug, the length of the ladybug is 5.6 centimeters. The actual length of the ladybug is 0.7 centimeter. What is the scale of the drawing?

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lncognlto · Answer

Magnification = measured/actual
= 5.6/0.7
=8

mind2000 · Answer

a.
	
1 cm = 1.25 cm
	
c.
	
1 cm = 0.125 cm
b.
	
1 cm = 0.125 m
	
d.
	
1 cm = 12.5 cm

lncognlto · Answer

Ah, well then the answer is c, 1 cm = 1.25 cm. 5.6/5.6 = 1, 0.7/5.6 = 0.125.

lncognlto · Answer

Sorry I meant the answer is 1 cm = 0.125 cm.