What is the definition of a scale factor?
Scale Factor Review

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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A scale factor is the number you multiply by the sides of a figure to create a similar figure.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If a scale factor is greater than 1, what happens to the size of the figure?
Back
The figure gets bigger.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does a scale factor less than 1 indicate about the new figure?
Back
The new figure will be a reduction.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you calculate the actual distance using a map scale of 1cm : 3 miles if the distance on the map is 7cm?
Back
Multiply 7cm by 3 miles/cm to get 21 miles.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If a map has a scale of 1cm : 4km, how do you find the distance on the map for an actual distance of 52km?
Back
Divide 52km by 4km/cm to get 13cm.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the relationship between scale factors and similar figures?
Back
Scale factors determine how much larger or smaller a similar figure is compared to the original figure.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the formula to find the actual distance from a map scale?
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Actual distance = Distance on map × Scale factor.
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