Question: Jazlyn also wants to purchase the trampoline shown in this scale drawing. The scale is shown in the drawing.
What number can you multiply each length in the scale drawing by to find the actual length?
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$w = 5$ in.
$l = 8$ in.
$1$ in. : $2$ ft
1. **State the problem:**
We have a scale drawing of a trampoline with width $w = 5$ inches and length $l = 8$ inches.
The scale given is $1$ inch on the drawing corresponds to $2$ feet in actual length.
We want to find the number to multiply each length in the scale drawing by to get the actual length.
2. **Understand the scale:**
The scale ratio is:
$$1 \text{ inch (drawing)} : 2 \text{ feet (actual)}$$
This means every $1$ inch in the drawing represents $2$ feet in real life.
3. **Find the multiplier:**
To convert a length from inches in the drawing to feet in reality, multiply by $2$.
So the multiplier is:
$$\boxed{2}$$
4. **Apply the multiplier to the dimensions:**
- Actual width:
$$5 \text{ in} \times 2 = 10 \text{ ft}$$
- Actual length:
$$8 \text{ in} \times 2 = 16 \text{ ft}$$
**Answer:** Multiply each length in the scale drawing by $2$ to find the actual length.