Scale Factor

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a scale factor?
Back
A scale factor is a number that describes how much a figure is enlarged or reduced in a scale drawing compared to the original figure.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a scale factor is greater than 1, what does it indicate?
Back
It indicates that the new figure is an enlargement of the original figure.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a scale factor is less than 1, what does it indicate?
Back
It indicates that the new figure is a reduction of the original figure.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the scale factor if the original width is 20 feet and the drawing width is 4 inches?
Back
1/5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you calculate the scale factor?
Back
Divide the measurement of the drawing by the measurement of the original.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the scale factor if a triangle is reduced to half its size?
Back
1/2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a scale factor of 2 mean?
Back
It means the new figure is twice the size of the original figure.
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