Question

If abcd equals wxyz and the scale factor is 3/2, find the dimensions of rectangle wxyz

Answer 1

AB is similar to XW 2 * 3/2 = 6/2 = 3 XW = 3

BC is similar to WZ 3* 3/2 = 9/2 = 4.5 WZ = 4.5

BC is similar to YZ 2*3/2 = 6/2 = 3 YZ = 3

AD is similar to XY 3 *3/2 = 9/2 = 4.5 XY = 4.5

done