Question

The following polygons are similar find the scale factor of the small figure to the large figure 1-2

Answer 1

1.5 and 4

Explanation:

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

1

scale factor =
`(DF)/(AC)` =
`(21)/(14)` =
`(3)/(2)` = 1.5

2

scale factor =
`(8)/(2)` = 4