Question

DEF = ABC AB = 3.2, and DE = 5.44. Find the scale factor from DEF to ABC. The images are not drawn to scale.
A.0.59
B.1.0
C.1.7
D.2.24

Answer 1

These are triangles?

Answer 2

Also, you mean they are similar, not congruent, right?

Answer 3

@mathstudent55

Answer 4

Ok. I see now.
Side DE corresponds to side AB.
The scale factor is the ratio of the lengths of any two corresponding sides.
You need DE/AB, and you are given both lengths.