Question

the right triangle on the right is a scaled copy of the right triangle on the left. identify the scale factor.

Explanation:

Step1: Select corresponding sides

Choose the vertical sides 5 and 48.

Step2: Calculate scale - factor

Scale factor = $\frac{\text{length of side in new triangle}}{\text{length of corresponding side in original triangle}}=\frac{48}{5} = 9.6$.

Answer:

9.6