Question

square b is a scaled copy of square a. what scale factor takes square a to square b?

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the formula for scale factor

The scale factor \(k\) from square \(A\) to square \(B\) is given by \(k=\frac{\text{side length of }B}{\text{side length of }A}\)

Step2: Substitute the side - lengths

The side length of square \(A\) is \(6\) and the side length of square \(B\) is \(3\). So, \(k = \frac{3}{6}\)

Step3: Simplify the fraction

\(\frac{3}{6}=\frac{1}{2}\)

Answer:

\(\frac{1}{2}\)