Solving Scale Problems Using Proportions

Question 1

Sophia found that the enlarged hexagon’s dimensions were just 6 more than the original hexagon, thus x = 3. What was Sophia’s error?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Sophia should have found the number the dimensions were multiplied by.; Sophia should have set up a proportion to solve for x.

Question 2

The side length of the enlarged rectangle is .

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23.22 mm

Question 3

The perimeter of the enlarged rectangle is .

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95.04 mm

Question 4

The perimeter of the original rectangle is .

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17.6 mm; Selection 1: 17.6 mm; Selection 2: 23.22 mm; Selection 3: 95.04 mm

Question 5

What is the missing dimension of the reduced rectangle?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

11/15

Question 6

The perimeter of the original triangle is 43.2 cm. What is the perimeter of the reduced triangle? cm

Revolt · Accepted Answer

10.8

Solving Scale Problems Using Proportions Answers