Question

the right triangle on the right is a scaled copy of the right triangle on the left. identify the scale factor. express your answer as a whole number or fraction in simplest form.

Explanation:

Step1: Select corresponding sides

We can use the vertical - sides. Left triangle's vertical side is 3, right triangle's vertical side is 5.

Step2: Calculate scale factor

Scale factor = $\frac{\text{side of scaled - copy}}{\text{side of original}}=\frac{5}{3}$.

Answer:

$\frac{5}{3}$