What is a scale factor?
Scale Factor

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A scale factor is a number that scales, or multiplies, a quantity. It is used to determine how much larger or smaller a figure is compared to another figure.
2.
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If the scale factor is greater than 1, what happens to the size of the figure?
Back
The figure enlarges.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If the scale factor is less than 1, what happens to the size of the figure?
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The figure reduces in size.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the scale factor from a rectangle measuring 4 cm by 6 cm to a rectangle measuring 8 cm by 12 cm?
Back
The scale factor is 2.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you calculate the scale factor between two similar figures?
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Divide the length of a side of the new figure by the length of the corresponding side of the original figure.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the scale factor if a triangle's sides are doubled?
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The scale factor is 2.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If a scale factor is 1/2, what does this indicate about the new figure?
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The new figure is a reduction of the original figure.
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