Finding Scale Factor

Front

If the scale factor is equal to 1, the copy is ________ the original.

Back

the same as

Front

Scale Factor of ½ is __________________ .

Back

Reduction

Front

If the scale factor is less than one, the copy is...

Back

smaller

Front

What is the scale factor from ABCD to MNOP if the dimensions are reduced to 2/3?

Back

2/3

Front

What does a scale factor greater than 1 indicate?

Back

Enlargement

Front

What is the scale factor if a shape is enlarged from 5 cm to 15 cm?

Back

3

Front

If a triangle has a scale factor of 2, how does its area change?

Back

The area increases by a factor of 4.

Front

What is the scale factor if a shape is reduced from 10 m to 5 m?

Back

1/2

Front

If the scale factor is 3, what happens to the dimensions of the shape?

Back

The dimensions are tripled.

Front

What is the relationship between scale factor and similarity in triangles?

Back

Similar triangles have proportional sides, determined by the scale factor.