Finding Scale Factor

Front

If the second figure is larger than the original, the scale factor will be ______________.

Back

greater than 1

Front

What is the scale factor if the original figure is enlarged by a factor of 4?

Back

4

Front

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

Back

smaller

Front

Which triangle is similar to the above triangle?

Back

A

Front

Scale Factor of 5 is _________________ .

Back

Enlargement

Front

What does a scale factor greater than 1 indicate?

Back

The figure is enlarged.

Front

What does a scale factor less than 1 indicate?

Back

The figure is reduced.

Front

If a triangle has a scale factor of 2, what happens to its area?

Back

The area is multiplied by 4.

Front

If the scale factor is 1, what can we say about the two figures?

Back

They are congruent.

Front

What is the scale factor if a figure is reduced to half its size?

Back

0.5