Question

Use a ratio to compare the dimensions of Figure 1 (4 boxes wide, 3 boxes tall), to the dimensions of Figure 2(4 big boxes wide, 3 big boxes tall). If the same ratio is used to enlarge Figure 2, what would the dimensions of the new figure be? Draw this figure on graph paper, label it Figure 3, and record its dimensions.

Answer 1

where are the diagrams ?

Answer 2

I drew them myself on a graph paper

Answer 3

I had to make up my own

Answer 4

Figure 1 and Figure 2 have the exact same dimensions so the ratio is 1 to 1

Answer 5

Okay, how exactly would I draw figure 3 with 1:1 as a ratio ?

Answer 6

@Mertsj

Answer 7

It would be exactly the same as figures 1 and 2

Answer 8

Okay, thank you!

Answer 9

When you multiply something by 1 you get the same thing.

Answer 10

yw

Answer 11

I doubt that is what your instructor has in mind, however.

Answer 12

Oh wait, would it be like figure one with the normal boxes or figure 2 with the big boxes ? @Mertsj

Answer 13

It says if I am to enlarge figure 2, so woould it be big boxes ?

Answer 14

You said you drew these boxes on graph paper, is that right?

Answer 15

Yes

Answer 16

So, using the squares on the graph paper, count the width of figure one. How many squares wide is figure 1?

Answer 17

Oh no, I used a triangle for my figure and the dimensions are what are the 4 boxes(bi

Answer 18

* the numbers listed in the question is the dimensions

Answer 19

Here is the problem: You use different units of measure for your figures. For one, you use boxes and for another you use big boxes.

Answer 20

And when one gives the dimensions of a triangle, it is customary to use base and height or the measures of the sides.

Answer 21

Do you have to use triangles?

Answer 22

No, It just says to draw a figure or design

Answer 23

So why don't we do something like this: