Scale Factors & Scale Drawings

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If the scale factor is less than one, the new figure will be

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a reduction

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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If the scale factor is greater than one, the new figure will be:

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an enlargement

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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The distance between two cities on a map is 4.125 inches.  Find the actual distance if the scale on the map is 2 inches = 40 miles.

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82.5 miles

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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Amanda made a scale drawing of a square garden, which has a side length of 25 feet. She used the scale 2 inches = 5 feet.

What will be the area of the scale drawing?

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100 in²

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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Scale Factor of ½ is __________________ .

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Reduction

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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Scale Factor of 5 is _________________ .

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Enlargement

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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What is a scale drawing?

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A drawing that shows a real object enlarged or reduced

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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Robbie made a scale drawing of a neighborhood park. A soccer field in the park is 14 inches long in the drawing. The actual field is 98 yards long. What is the scale of the drawing?1 inch = _ yards

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7

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CCSS.7.G.A.1

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On a map, Memphis, Tennessee, and Jackson, Mississippi, are 5 inches apart. The distance between the cities is actually 210 miles. What scale was used to create the map?

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1 inch = 42 miles

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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Scale is 1cm = 8km. Hatboro and Smithville are 24cm apart on the map, what is the actual distance between the 2 cities?

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192 km

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B