A lake is 85 feet across; 1 inch =4 feet what is the length of the scale and the scale factor?

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2007-03-12 15:21:09 · 3 answers · asked by ptg 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography

On the scale the answer should be 21.25 in.
You divide 85 ft by 4 ft and u should get 21.25

2007-03-12 15:25:21 · answer #1 · answered by kobeisthebest 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

1 inch: 4 feet is a scale factor of 1:48.

The scale for 85 feet would be 85/4=21 1/4 inches.

2007-03-12 23:43:31 · answer #2 · answered by Jerry P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Divide 85 feet by 4 feet to find 21.25 feet.

Guido

2007-03-12 22:26:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋