Scale Factor

Front

What are sides that are in the same position in a different shape called?

Back

Corresponding Sides

Front

If a scale drawing uses a scale of 2 inches = 5 feet, what is the area of a square garden with a side length of 25 feet?

Back

100 in²

Front

On a map, the distance between two cities is 4.125 inches. If the scale is 2 inches = 40 miles, what is the actual distance?

Back

82.5 miles

Front

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

Back

36

Front

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

Back

2/3

Front

Define scale factor in geometry.

Back

The ratio of the lengths of corresponding sides of two similar figures.

Front

What is the formula for finding the area of a square?

Back

Area = side length × side length.

Front

If a rectangle has a length of 10 feet and a width of 5 feet, what is its area?

Back

50 square feet.

Front

How do you calculate the perimeter of a rectangle?

Back

Perimeter = 2(length + width).

Front

What does it mean for two shapes to be similar?

Back

They have the same shape but may differ in size.