Scale Factor

Front

What is the number you multiply by the sides to create a similar figure?

Back

Scale Factor

Front

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

Back

a reduction

Front

What is the perimeter of a triangle with sides measuring 12, 12, and 12?

Back

36

Front

Line AB corresponds with which line if it is similar to line XY?

Back

XY

Front

What is the height of the tree if the scale drawing shows a proportion of 12.5 feet?

Back

12.5 feet

Front

What happens to a figure when the scale factor is greater than one?

Back

It is an enlargement.

Front

Define scale factor in your own words.

Back

The scale factor is a ratio that describes how much a figure is enlarged or reduced.

Front

If a rectangle has a length of 4 cm and a width of 2 cm, what will be its dimensions if the scale factor is 3?

Back

Length: 12 cm, Width: 6 cm

Front

What is the scale factor if a triangle's sides are doubled?

Back

2

Front

If the original figure has a perimeter of 20 cm and the scale factor is 0.5, what is the perimeter of the new figure?

Back

10 cm