Question

hexagon k is a scaled copy of hexagon j. what scale factor takes hexagon j to hexagon k?

Explanation:

Step1: Identify corresponding sides

We can use the side - lengths 8 in hexagon J and 20 in hexagon K.

Step2: Calculate scale factor

The scale factor $s$ is found by dividing the length of the side of the scaled - copy (hexagon K) by the length of the corresponding side of the original (hexagon J). So $s=\frac{20}{8}$.

Step3: Simplify the ratio

$\frac{20}{8}=\frac{5}{2}=2.5$.

Answer:

$2.5$