What will be the actual area of the floor of the family room after the construction project is completed?

Question

For questions #7-#9, refer to the word problem below. Word Problem: A scale drawing for a construction project uses a scale of 1 inch = 4 feet. The dimensions of the rectangular family room on the scale drawing are 7.5 inches by 12 inches. What will be the actual area of the floor of the family room after the construction project is completed?

Use the scale (1 inch = 4 feet) to find the actual length of the family room.

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Use the scale (1 inch = 4 feet) to find the actual width of the family room. 

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Use your answer in question #7 and #8 to find the actual area of the family room. Reminder! The formula for area is A = L x W.

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Answer 1

4(7.5) feet by 4(12) feet =

30 ft. x 48 ft.

30x48 = Area = 1440 square feet