Question

The two scalene triangles seen below are similar figures. What is the scale factor from the small scalene triangle on the left to

the large scalene triangle on the right? The scalene triangles are not drawn to scale.

Answer 1

Answer: 2.4

Explanation:

10 × 2.4 = 24

5 × 2.4 = 12

14 × 2.4 = 33.6

Answer 2

Explanation:

Scale factor

= Side length of big triangle / Side length of small triangle

= 12/5 = 24/10 = 33.6/14 = 2.4.