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What is the scale factor from figure a to figure b

What is the scale factor from figure a to figure b-example-1
User Seafish
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Answer:

scale factor =
(1)/(3)

Explanation:

the scale factor is the ratio of corresponding sides , image to original

Consider the horizontal sides

Figure A is 9 units

Figure B is 3 units

Then

scale factor =
(3)/(9) =
(1)/(3)

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