Determining a Scale Factor

Question 1

Haseem was given the following enlargement. Figures not drawn to scale.What is the perimeter, in centimeters, of the enlarged triangle?

Question 2

Anika was shown a reduction of a complex figure. Figures not drawn to scale.What can Anika conclude about the scale factor and missing measurements? Select three options.

Question 3

Consider the original triangle and its enlargement. Figures not drawn to scale.What is the scale factor?

Question 4

Basil was shown this enlargement, and he was asked to find the perimeter of the enlarged shape. His work is shown below.Figures not drawn to scale.Basil’s WorkScale factorSide ASide B PerimeterWhere, if any, did Basil first make a mistake in his work?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: Basil made a mistake finding the perimeter.

Question 5

Jordana was shown this diagram of an isosceles trapezoid and its reduction. She was asked to find the perimeter of the reduced trapezoid. Her work is shown below. Figures not drawn to scale.Jordana’s WorkScale factorSide ASide B PerimeterWhere, if any, did Jordana first make a mistake in her work?

Question 6

Consider the original triangle and the scale drawing enlargement. Figures not drawn to scale.What is the scale factor?

Question 7

An architect created a scale model of a building that was to be built. Figures not drawn to scale.Using a scale factor, how tall will the actual building be?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: 105 ft

Question 8

Consider the original trapezoid and the reduction. Figures not drawn to scale.What is the length of side A, in centimeters, on the reduced trapezoid?

Question 9

Which scale drawing of a triangle was created by using a scale factor of , if the original right triangle has a height of 16 cm and a base length of 12 cm? (The figures below are not drawn to scale.)

Question 10

Helene was given the following enlargement of a triangle. What are the lengths of sides A and B?

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