What is a scale factor?
Scale Factor

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A scale factor is a number that scales, or multiplies, some quantity. It is used to determine the ratio of the dimensions of a scale drawing to the actual dimensions.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you calculate the unit rate?
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To calculate the unit rate, divide the total amount by the number of units. For example, if a company pays $450 for 4 employees working 15 hours each, the unit rate is $450 ÷ (4 employees × 15 hours) = $7.50 per hour.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If a scale drawing shows a car length of 3 cm and the scale is 1 cm:4 ft, what is the actual length of the car?
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The actual length of the car is 3 cm × 4 ft/cm = 12 feet.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the formula to find the actual distance using a map scale?
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Actual Distance = Map Distance × (Scale Factor). For example, if the map distance is 4.125 inches and the scale is 2 inches = 40 miles, then Actual Distance = 4.125 inches × (40 miles / 2 inches) = 82.5 miles.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does a scale of 1.5 inches = 2 feet mean in a blueprint?
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It means that every 1.5 inches on the blueprint represents 2 feet in real life.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you find the length of a room in a blueprint if you know the actual length?
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To find the length on the blueprint, use the scale. For example, if the actual length is 17 feet and the scale is 1.5 inches = 2 feet, then Length on Blueprint = (17 feet × 1.5 inches) / 2 feet = 12.75 inches.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the scale factor from a smaller triangle to a larger triangle if the sides are in the ratio 1:2?
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The scale factor is 2.
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