Question

The right triangle on the right is a scaled copy of the right triangle on the left. Identify the scale factor. Express your answer in simplest form. 20 6 6 20

Answer 1

Identify scale factor

Divide

Similar lengths

Horizontal line at right

over

Horizontal line left

Then

Scale factor = 6/20 = 3/10 = 0.3

ANSWER IS 3/10= 0.3