Re-scaling a Drawing

Re-Scaling a Drawing

Introduction

Scale drawings represent actual objects using proportional measurements. When the scale changes, the dimensions in the drawing must also change so that they continue to represent the same actual object. Re-scaling affects ...

Suppose a robot is 16 centimeters tall in a drawing. The drawing uses a scale of 1:15, meaning 1 centimeter in the drawing represents 15 centimeters in actual height.

Now, suppose the robot needs to be redrawn using a new scale of 1:20. How tall should the robot be in the new drawing?

To find the new drawing height, first use the ori...