Scale Factor

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

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a reduction

Front

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

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an enlargement

Front

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

Front

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?

Back

100 in²

Front

Scale Factor of ½ is __________________ .

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Reduction

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Scale Factor of 5 is _________________ .

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Enlargement

Front

What is a scale drawing?

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A drawing that shows a real object enlarged or reduced

Front

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

Front

Formula to find the scale factor from one figure to another?

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New/Original

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From Denver to Chicago = 3 in. If the scale is 1 in = 300 miles, find the actual distance.

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900 miles