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Determining a Scale Factor Answers

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Kyla calculated the scale factor of the enlargement as 2. She then determined that A = 32 mm and B = 14 mm. What was Kyla’s error?

A
Kyla’s scale factor is incorrect. It should be for the ratio .
Option A
B
Kyla used the wrong corresponding sides.
C
Kyla multiplied the corresponding sides by 2 instead of dividing to find the original.
D
Kyla added 2 to the corresponding sides instead of subtracting.
5

Nora calculated the scale factor to be 6/2. What error did she make?

A
She used the correct ratio of scale drawing dimension to original dimension, but she used the wrong corresponding sides.
B
She only used the dimensions of the scale drawing for her ratio.
C
She only used the dimensions of the original figure for her ratio.
D
She should have multiplied the dimensions.
7

What can be concluded about the information on the blueprint of the living room? Check all that apply.

A
Option
Option A
B
Option
Option B
C
Multiply each length of the scale drawing by the scale factor to find the lengths of the walls.
D
Divide each length of the scale drawing by the scale factor to find the lengths of the walls.
E
Add the scale factor to each length of the scale drawing to find the lengths of the walls.

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