Scale Factor Practice

Scale Factor Practice

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Mathematics

7th Grade

Medium

CCSS
7.G.A.1, 8.G.A.3, 6.RP.A.3B

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a scale factor?

Back

A scale factor is a number that scales, or multiplies, some quantity. It is used to determine how much larger or smaller a figure is compared to the original.

Tags

CCSS.7.G.A.1

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If the scale factor is 1/2, what does it indicate about the size of the new figure?

Back

It indicates that the new figure is a reduction of the original figure, making it half the size.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a scale factor greater than 1 signify?

Back

It signifies that the new figure is an enlargement of the original figure.

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you calculate the actual distance using a map scale?

Back

Multiply the distance on the map by the scale factor to find the actual distance.

Tags

CCSS.7.G.A.1

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If a map scale is 1 inch = 42 miles, how far apart are two cities that are 10 inches apart on the map?

Back

420 miles (10 inches x 42 miles/inch).

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the scale factor if a triangle is enlarged from a size of 3 cm to 6 cm?

Back

The scale factor is 2 (6 cm / 3 cm).

Tags

CCSS.7.G.A.1

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the scale factor if a rectangle is reduced from 8 cm to 4 cm?

Back

The scale factor is 1/2 (4 cm / 8 cm).

Tags

CCSS.7.G.A.1

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