Question

trapezoid f is a scaled copy of trapezoid e. what scale factor takes trapezoid e to trapezoid f?

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the formula for scale factor

Scale factor \(=\frac{\text{Length of corresponding side in image}}{\text{Length of corresponding side in original}}\)

Step2: Identify corresponding sides

Take the non - parallel sides (or we can take the top parallel sides). For example, if we take the non - parallel sides: length in trapezoid \(E = 15\), length in trapezoid \(F=18\)

Step3: Calculate the scale factor

Scale factor \(=\frac{18}{15}=\frac{6}{5} = 1.2\)

Answer:

\(1.2\)