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What is the scale factor of Triangle PQT to Triangle PRS?

What is the scale factor of Triangle PQT to Triangle PRS?-example-1

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Answer:

1:2

Explanation:

Given ΔPQT ~ ΔPRS

The ratios of the sides of these triangles is the same

We are given QT = 15 and PS = 30

QT/PS= 15/30 = 1/2 or in proportion notation:

Therefore the scale factor 1/2 which can be written as 1:2

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