Question

What is the scale factor the smaller rectangle to the larger rectangle 4/3 and 8/6

Answer 1

To find the scale factor between the smaller rectangle (4/3) and the larger rectangle (8/6), you can compare the corresponding sides of the rectangles.

1. The dimensions of the smaller rectangle are 4 and 3 (width and height).
2. The dimensions of the larger rectangle are 8 and 6 (width and height).

To find the scale factor, divide the dimensions of the larger rectangle by the dimensions of the smaller rectangle:

- For the width: \( \frac{8}{4} = 2 \)
- For the height: \( \frac{6}{3} = 2 \)

Since both the width and height scale factors are the same (2), the overall scale factor from the smaller rectangle to the larger rectangle is 2.