The scale drawing at right shows the first floor of a house. The actual dimensions of the garage are 20 feet by 25 feet. All angles are right angles. How many feet does each inch represent? That is, what is the scale?
What are the length and width of the living room on the scale drawing (in inches)?
What are the actual length and width of the living room (in feet)?
If the family wants to lay carpet in the living room and carpeting costs $1.25 per square foot, how much will the carpet cost?