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 measure 0.5 inches on each side. Identify the scale factor used to create the travel version of the piece.

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 measure 0.5 inches on each side. Identify the scale factor used to create the travel version of the piece.
A. 1/6
B. -1/6
C. 3.5
D. 6

GPT 3.5 · Answer

To find the scale factor, divide the length of the travel version (0.5 inches) by the length of the original (3 inches):

0.5 inches / 3 inches = 1/6

Therefore, the scale factor used to create the travel version of the piece is 1/6.

The correct answer is A. 1/6.