If on a scale drawing 75 feet are represented by 45 inches, then a scale of 1/5 inch represents how many feet?
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Answer:1/3 or 0.33 feetStep-by-step explanation:This question can be easily answered by using simple proportions. If 75 feet are represented by 45 inches on a scale, then the scaling factor from feet to inches is 45/75, or from inches to feet is 75/45If we have 1/5 inch and want feet, just multiply by 75/45 to get1/5*75/45=1/3=0.33 feet