Scale Factors

Front

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

Back

The new figure will be an enlargement.

Front

What does a scale factor of ½ indicate?

Back

It indicates a reduction.

Front

What is the scale factor from the small fry to the large fry if the ratio is 3:1?

Back

The scale factor is 3.

Front

Which side length corresponds with EF in a given figure?

Back

LM.

Front

What is the scale factor from ABCD to MNOP if the ratio is 2:3?

Back

The scale factor is 2/3.

Front

Define scale factor.

Back

A scale factor is a number that scales, or multiplies, a quantity.

Front

If the scale factor is less than one, what type of transformation occurs?

Back

A reduction.

Front

How do you calculate the scale factor between two similar figures?

Back

Divide the length of a side of the larger figure by the corresponding side of the smaller figure.

Front

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

Back

The scale factor is 2.

Front

If a rectangle's dimensions are halved, what is the scale factor?

Back

The scale factor is 1/2.