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The figures shown are similar. What is the scale factor? A. 1/9 B. 3/7 C. 4/7 D. 6/7

The figures shown are similar. What is the scale factor? A. 1/9 B. 3/7 C. 4/7 D. 6/7-example-1

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Answer:

C. 4/7

Explanation:

The scale factor is the ratio of corresponding side lengths (the only ones marked with a length).

... 12/21 = 4·3/(7·3) = 4/7

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