Actual Length from Drawing Scale

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A drawing uses a scale of 1:100. A measured drawing length of 5 cm represents what actual length?
  1. A0.5 m
  2. B5 m
  3. C50 m
  4. D500 m
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Answer: B. 5 m

Actual length = drawing length × scale factor = 5 cm × 100 = 500 cm = 5 m.
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