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Scale Factor

Question 1 • MO-Mathematics

Aanya made a scale drawing of a picture. The original dimensions of the picture are 8 inches by 12 inches. Which choice shows a possible combination for the dimensions in Aanya’s drawing?

Answer
A
3 inches by 4 inches
B
6 inches by 9 inches
C
16 inches by 36 inches
D
24 inches by 32 inches

Explanation

A scale drawing must keep the same ratio between the picture’s sides. The original ratio is 8:12, which simplifies to 2:3. Choice B, 6:9, also simplifies to 2:3, so it is a possible scaled drawing. The other choices do not have this ratio.

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