Double Number Line For Scale
Click "Number Lines" to show adjustable number lines. You will change the reference values for the upper and lower number lines to create the scale. Click "Label the top line" to show the values for the top number line.
You will move the red arrow to find the scale that is given in each question below. Use the scale to answer each question. Reset the applet before moving to the next question.
Double Number Line - Scale
Set the top reference value to 15 and the bottom reference value to 1. This represents a scale of 15 miles traveled for every 1 hour that passes.
Tim rides his bike at a constant speed of 15 miles per hour. About how many miles can Tim travel in 2.25 hours? Round to the nearest whole mile. Type your answer below. DO NOT TYPE UNITS.
Set the top reference value to 2 and the bottom reference value to 5. This represents a scale of 2 inches to 5 feet
Jada is making a scale drawing of the soccer field at the park. If the goal is 9.5 inches wide on her drawing, what is the actual width of the goal on the field? Round to the nearest whole foot. DO NOT TYPE UNITS.
Set the top reference value to 1 and the bottom reference value to 200.
If the scale is 1 to 200, then an object on the drawing that measures 4.75 inches would be equal to __________ in real life?