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7.G.A.1 Solve problems involving scale drawings of geometric figures, including
computing actual lengths and areas from a scale drawing and reproducing a scale
drawing at a different scale.
MP4: Model with mathematics.
MP5: Use appropriate tools statically.
MP6: Attend to precision.
8.375 20 167.5
in or 13.96 ft
This makes the actual dimensions of the mural to be 13.96 ft by 13.96 ft.
Actual Area of the Mural:
in2
ft2 or
1864.5 cm2
7. After about 15-20 minutes, have students discuss their work and prepare the
answers to the following questions:
Did other groups have the same solution? Why or why not?
What where the similar strategies that you used?
What were some different strategies used?
Which group do you think had the most efficient strategy and why?
8. Allow groups to answer these questions as you discuss as a class. Compare the
strategies used and clear up any misconceptions.