Question

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


A.3


B.1/7


C.2/3


D.1/3
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Answer 1

the scale factor is the ratio of the measurements

Answer 2

like in the last problem the scale factor was 30/18 (lengths) reduced = 5/3

Answer 3

1.5?

Answer 4

do you see why it is preferable not to use a calculator?

comparing sides
a:b
I repeat direction is important

Answer 5

ohhh so it would be C then @triciaal

Answer 6

@Mr.Man420

Answer 7

@nincompoop @blurbendy

Answer 8

ya C

Answer 9

explain y

Answer 10

?

Answer 11

Explain why its C

Answer 12

ratio 14/21 notice direction to reduce divide by 7 = 2/3

Answer 13

so i was right

Answer 14

you really need to read the post so you can grasp the material.

Answer 15

so i was or wasn't right?