Question
If given polygons are similar, then find the scale factor.
- 1:6
- 2:4
- 1:2
- 1:8
Hint:
Scale factor : Scale Factor is defined as the ratio of the size of the new image to the size of the old image
• If the scale factor is greater than 1, the image is an enlargement. It expands.
• If the scale factor is between 0 and 1, the image is a reduction. It contracts.
• If the scale factor is 1, the figure and the image are the exact same size (congruent).
The correct answer is: 1:6
The ratio of a length in the image to the corresponding length in the preimage is scale factor.
Scale factor of given polygons = 
= 
= 1:6 is the answer
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• If the scale factor is 1, the figure and the image are the exact same size (congruent).
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