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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The figures shown are similar. What is the scale factor?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@leozap1

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@ILovePie

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@jigglypuff314

jigglypuff314 (jigglypuff314):

what number would you multiply by, to get from 8 to 10? 8 times x = 10 so x = 10 divided by 8 = ?

OpenStudy (ilovepie):

10 divided by 8= 1.25

OpenStudy (anonymous):

what?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

a 4/5 b 1 1/8 c1 1/4 d 1 1/2

jigglypuff314 (jigglypuff314):

to get from the shape on the left to the shape on the right, the scale factor is the number you would multiply the sides of the let shape to get the right shape 1.25 can be 1 1/4 as a mixed fraction

OpenStudy (ilovepie):

C. 1 1/4 cuz 1/4= 1.25

OpenStudy (ilovepie):

i mean 1/4= .25

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks

OpenStudy (ilovepie):

No probleem :)

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