Question

what scale factor is used to go from rectangle 1 to rectangle 2?
rectangle 1
6
rectangle 2
12
1/2
2
0.25
0.5

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the formula for scale factor

Scale factor \(=\frac{\text{Length of new figure}}{\text{Length of original figure}}\)

Step2: Identify the lengths

Original length (Rectangle 1) \( = 6\), new length (Rectangle 2) \(=12\)

Step3: Calculate the scale factor

Scale factor \(=\frac{12}{6}=2\)

Answer:

B. 2