Answer:
1/3
Explanation:
F = 36
G = 4
We know that The area is multiplied by the scale factor squared
F * (SF) ^2 = G
36 (SF) ^2 = 4
Divide each side by 36
36/36 (SF) ^2 = 4/36
(SF) ^2 = 1/9
Take the square root of each side
sqrt((SF)^2) = sqrt(1/9)
SF = 1/3
The scale factor is 1/3