Question

observe the figure below.

observe.

review the figure to the left. what is the scale factor from the first (left) image to the second (right)?
1.2
5/6
1.3
8

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the formula for scale factor

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

Step2: Identify corresponding sides

Take the sides \(30\) (original) and \(25\) (new).

Step3: Calculate the scale factor

Scale factor \(=\frac{25}{30}=\frac{5}{6}\)

Answer:

\(\frac{5}{6}\) (the second option)