Solving Scale Problems Using Proportions

Question 1

Sophia found that the enlarged hexagon’s dimensions were just 6 more than the original hexagon, thus x = 3. What was Sophia’s error?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Sophia should have found the number the dimensions were multiplied by.; Sophia should have set up a proportion to solve for x.

Question 2

The side length of the enlarged rectangle is .

Revolt · Accepted Answer

23.22 mm

Question 3

The perimeter of the enlarged rectangle is .

Revolt · Accepted Answer

95.04 mm

Solving Scale Problems Using Proportions Answers