Question

Determine the SCALE FACTOR. Original image: 1.5 inches tall, 2 inches long. Scale Drawing: 3.75 inches tall, 5 inches long. (pictures of two ambulances) *

Answer 1

scale factor is 2.5

Explanation:

Notice that the original image is smaller than the scale drawing. Examine the ratios of the sizes:

Image/ Original :

height: 3.75 in / 1.5 in = 2.5

length: 5 in / 2 in = 2.5

The scale factor is clearly 2.5