Question

Scale Factor

What scale factor was applied to the first rectangle to get the
resulting image?

Enter your answer as a decimal in the box.

Answer 1

Scale factor = 2.5

Explanation:

The scale factor that was applied = length of the resulting image ÷ length of the first rectangle

Length of resulting image = 7.5

Length for first rectangle = 3

Scale factor = 7.5/3 = 2.5