An architect makes a scale drawing of a proposed pool. The length of the actual pool is 78 feet, and the width is 42 feet. Suppose a scale of 0.5 inches = 6 feet was used. Which dimensions would be used on the scale drawing to represent the pool?
To find the dimensions of the pool on the scale drawing, we need to convert the actual dimensions to the scale using the given scale factor of 0.5 inches = 6 feet.
Length on scale drawing = 78 feet * 0.5 inches / 6 feet = 6.5 inches
Width on scale drawing = 42 feet * 0.5 inches / 6 feet = 3.5 inches
Therefore, the dimensions used on the scale drawing to represent the pool would be 6.5 inches by 3.5 inches.