Question

A board game uses a triangular piece measuring 3 inches on each side. The travel version of the game uses a triangle in a proportional relationship to the original. It measures 0.5 inches on each side. Identify the scale factor used to create the travel version of the piece.(1 point)

16


3.5

6

−16

Answer 1

Scale factor = new size / original size = 0.5 / 3 = 1/6.

(Note: 1/6 is the correct scale factor; none of the listed choices match.)