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What is the scale factor of figure a to figure b

What is the scale factor of figure a to figure b-example-1

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Answer:

2.5 : 1

Explanation:

It is convenient to use corresponding sides that are easily divided. The longest side of A is 25; of B it is 10. The scale factor is ...

... A : B = 25 : 10 = 2.5 : 1

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You could also write it using integers as 5 : 2.

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