When using a scale of 3/4 inch = 1 foot, what does a line measuring 14 inches represent?

To determine what a line measuring 14 inches represents on a scale of 3/4 inch = 1 foot, it's important to understand how to convert between the measurement on the scale and the actual length represented in feet.

The scale indicates that for every 3/4 of an inch on the drawing or model, it corresponds to 1 foot in real life. First, it's helpful to calculate how many times 3/4 inches fit into the total length being measured, which is 14 inches.

To find out how many feet 14 inches represents, you can set up the following calculation:

1. First, convert 14 inches to feet. Since there are 12 inches in a foot, 14 inches is equal to 14/12 feet, which simplifies to approximately 1.1667 feet, or 1 foot and 2 inches.

2. Next, since each 3/4 inch represents 1 foot, it's necessary to determine how many 3/4 inch segments are in 14 inches. This is done by dividing 14 inches by 3/4 inches. To divide by a fraction, you can multiply by its reciprocal:

   14 inches ÷ (3/4 inches) =