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OpenStudy (anonymous):

help me with math question? ASAP!

OpenStudy (mertsj):

The scale factor is the ratio of the corresponding sides.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so what is it in this problem?

OpenStudy (mertsj):

Do you know what a ratio is?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

is the answer 7 ?

OpenStudy (mertsj):

no

OpenStudy (mertsj):

Do you know what a ratio is?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I take this as a distinct no... A ratio is essentially a fraction. So, if there are 2 apples and 3 oranges, then you could write it as 2/3.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

is it 5?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

1?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

3?

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