The scale drawing of a swimming pool measures 2 inches by 3 inches. On the drawing .25 inches = 3 feet. What are the actual dimensions of the pool?
Responses
A 14 feet x 24 feet14 feet x 24 feet
B 18 feet x 24 feet18 feet x 24 feet
C 24 feet x 36 feet24 feet x 36 feet
D 30 feet x 40 feet30 feet x 40 feet
E 35 feet x 45 feet35 feet x 45 feet
The actual dimensions of the pool are 30 feet x 40 feet.
To find the actual dimensions, we first need to convert the scale in the drawing to actual feet.
0.25 inches on the drawing represents 3 feet in reality.
So, 2 inches on the drawing would represent 24 feet (2 inches x 3 feet per 0.25 inches), and 3 inches on the drawing would represent 36 feet (3 inches x 3 feet per 0.25 inches).
Therefore, the pool's actual dimensions are 24 feet x 36 feet, not 14 feet x 24 feet as indicated in option A.