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Scalefactortaskcardsalignedtoccss 7 G 1
Scalefactortaskcardsalignedtoccss 7 G 1
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Finding Scale Factor
Scale factor refers to the ratio of a length on one object to the corresponding
length on a different object. It is very important to remember that you must use
the same unit of measurement for both parts of the ratio.
12 4
3 x
B C 5
B C
4.5
20
15
5
7
45
5. Identify the scale factor. 6. Identify the missing side length
using a scale factor of 1/6 .
13.5
A B
9 x
B
B
A B
4.5
7. Identify the scale factor from A 8. Identify the new side length of
to B, the square using a scale factor of
3 4 1/7.
A
5
9 12 24.5
B
15
9.. Identify the scale factor. 10. Identify the missing side length
9 using a scale factor of 6 .
A 18 x
2.5
A
B
11. Identify the scale factor 12. Identify the new perimeter of
from A to B. the square using a scale factor of
6 1/3.
A 2
5
13.5 15
4.5 B
11.25
13. Identify the scale factor. 14. Identify the missing side length
A
using a scale factor of 1/9 .
A
24 4 x
27
B C
1
B C
3
15. Calculate the new perimeter 16. Calculate the new area using a
using a scale factor of 1/4. scale factor of 1/2.
26
20 12
44 20
Scale Factor Student Answer Sheet
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Katie May