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Ellis multiplies the dimensions of a rug on a drawing by a scale factor to find the dimensions of the actual rug. The dimensions of the rug on the scale drawing are 2 inches by 3 inches. The dimensions of the actual rug are 36 inches by 54 inches.

What scale factor does Ellis use?

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2 * 18 = 36
3 * 18 = 54
so ur scale factor is 18
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