A concrete mason has a scale drawing of a rectangular retaining wall. The scale from the retaining wall to the drawing is 4 ft to 1 in. What is the area of the actual retaining wall? (HINT: Don't forget to multiply both side lengths by the scale listed above) 2.75 in. 10.25 in. O 7 feet squared O 112.75 feet squared O 451 feet squared O 28.1875 feet squared

A concrete mason has a scale drawing of a rectangular retaining wall. The scale from the retaining wall to the drawing is 4 ft to 1 in. What is the area of the actual retaining wall? (HINT: Don't forget to multiply both side lengths by the scale listed above) 2.75 in. 10.25 in. O 7 feet squared O 112.75 feet squared O 451 feet squared O 28.1875 feet squared

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles

Section8.1: Area And Initial Postulates

Problem 25E: The exterior wall the gabled end of the house shown remains to be painted. a What is the area of the...

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