Create 4 proportions that will work for the following scenario: If the scale is 3.5 in = 8 ft and the drawing measures 6 in, what is the actual distance?
3.5/6 = 8/x
or
6/3.5 = x/8
or 3.5/8 = 6/x
or
8/3.5 = x/6
notice each one gives you a cross-product of
3.5x = 6(8)