What is a scale factor used for in scale drawings?

Understanding Scale Factors in Drawings

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Mathematics, Architecture, Design
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6th - 8th Grade
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Sophia Harris
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To multiply dimensions to create a new figure
To divide dimensions to reduce the figure
To add dimensions to the original figure
To subtract dimensions from the original figure
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When using a fractional scale factor, what operation is performed on the original dimensions?
Multiplication
Subtraction
Addition
Division
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If a kitchen has dimensions of 5.5 by 6.25 cm, what is the new width when scaled by a factor of 2.5?
16.25 cm
13.75 cm
15 cm
11 cm
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are decimal scale factors applied to original dimensions?
By adding the scale factor to the dimensions
By multiplying the dimensions by the scale factor
By dividing the dimensions by the scale factor
By subtracting the scale factor from the dimensions
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common mistake when using scale factors?
Adding the scale factor to the dimensions
Multiplying dimensions by the scale factor
Using the same scale factor for both dimensions
Using a scale factor of 1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens if different scale factors are used for length and width?
The new drawing will be an exact replica
The new drawing will not resemble the original
The new drawing will be larger
The new drawing will be smaller
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the result of mistakenly adding the scale factor to the dimensions?
A larger scale drawing
An incorrect scale drawing
A correct scale drawing
A smaller scale drawing
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