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Figure B is a scale image of Figure A, as shown.
2.5
Figure A
Figure B
Enter the scale factor applied to Figure A to produce Figure B.
Enter your answer as a fraction, like this. 42/53

Answer 1

scale factor =
`(14)/(5)`

Explanation:

The scale factor is the ratio of corresponding sides, image to original.

scale factor =
`(7)/(2.5)` =
`(7(2))/(2.5(2))` =
`(14)/(5)`