What do i set the copier at to increase the size of a drawing?

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Anonymous

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What do i set the copier at to increase the size of a drawing?

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, November 20, 2004 7:44 AM

I have plans in ho 1/87, i need them in 1/48. What should i use to increase the size, 200%? Bill

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dehusman

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Posted by dehusman on Saturday, November 20, 2004 7:53 AM

Do the math.
What you have / what you want = ratio x 100 = percent enlargement or reduction.

87/48 = 1.81x 100 = 181%

N to O would be :
160/48 = 3.333 x 100 = 333%

Dave H.

Dave H. Painted side goes up. My website : wnbranch.com

Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, November 20, 2004 7:55 AM

NO NO, NO MATH LOL, Thanks. Bill

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