Question

determining a scale factor
consider the original triangle and its enlargement.
figures not drawn to scale.
what is the scale factor?

Explanation:

Step1: Identify corresponding sides

The original side is \(12\) cm and the enlarged side is \(24\) cm.

Step2: Calculate scale factor

Scale factor \(=\frac{\text{Enlarged side}}{\text{Original side}}=\frac{24}{12}\)
\(= 2\)

Answer:

\(2\)