Question

cale factor #1
aled copies. answer each question.

1. what scale factor takes polygon a to polygon b?

(polygon a has sides 56 m and 24 m; polygon b has sides 14 m and 6 m)

1. what scale factor takes polygon c to polygon d?

(polygon c has sides 33 cm and 27 cm; polygon d has sides 44 cm and 36 cm)

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate scale factor for A→B

Divide corresponding sides of B by A: $\frac{14}{56} = \frac{1}{4}$ or $\frac{6}{24} = \frac{1}{4}$

Step2: Calculate scale factor for C→D

Divide corresponding sides of D by C: $\frac{44}{33} = \frac{4}{3}$ or $\frac{36}{27} = \frac{4}{3}$

Answer:

1. The scale factor from polygon A to polygon B is $\frac{1}{4}$
2. The scale factor from polygon C to polygon D is $\frac{4}{3}$