3 Scale drawings: scale factor word problems KcM Jamie made a scale drawing of a house and its lot. The scale of the drawing was nillimeters = 1 meter. What is the scale factor of the drawing? Simplify your answer and write it as a fraction. Submit

To determine the scale factor of Jamie's drawing, we can express the relationship between the drawing and the real-life size. The scale given is "n millimeters = 1 meter". Since there are 1000 millimeters in 1 meter, the scale can be represented as \( n/1000 \). To simplify, if the drawing uses a specific number of millimeters (let’s say 5 millimeters for one meter), the scale factor would be \( 5/1000 \) which simplifies to \( 1/200 \). In practical terms, when you create a scale drawing, always remember the units you're using and convert them properly to avoid confusion. It's an easy mistake to make if you forget the conversion between millimeters and meters or use an incorrect scale ratio. Always double-check your calculations before finalizing your drawing!