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AssignmentMultiple Choice
Scale Drawings and Area
Question 5 • SSCR 26 Math Essentials A
Abdul planned a pool to be 24-feet long. To fit in his yard, however, the pool can only be 20-feet long. Abdul’s ratio and work is below. Where did he make an error?
Answer
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Abdul’s work is correct.B
Abdul should have divided by 5, not 6.C
Abdul should have divided by 4, not 6.D
This problem has no change in the scale factor.