Question

Explain how the scale factor is calculated and how the numerical value of the scale factor differs for enlargements and reductions.

Answer 1

Answer: The scale factor is the ratio of the scale figure dimensions to the original dimensions. The scale factor for an enlargement is a number greater than 1. The scale factor for a reduction is a decimal or fraction between 0 and 1.

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Answer 2

Answer:

According to the scale factor, the original dimensions are smaller than the scaled figures. An enlargement's scale factor is a number greater than one. A reduction's scale factor is a decimal or fraction between 0 and 1.

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