To find the scale factor, we can divide the new length of one side of the enlarged photograph by the original length of one side of the jewelry.
The new length of one side of the photograph is 8 centimeters, and the original length of one side of the jewelry is 3 centimeters.
So, the scale factor is 8/3.
However, we are asked for the scale factor as a mixed number, so we can simplify 8/3.
8 divided by 3 equals 2 with a remainder of 2.
Therefore, the scale factor is 2 2/3.
The correct answer is 2 2/3.
Leo designs a piece of jewelry in the shape of a regular pentagon. Each side of the object measures 3 centimeters. Leo photographs the object, enlarges it so that the sides each measure 8 centimeters, and prints the photo. What scale factor did Leo use to create the photograph from the original? (1 point)
3/8
2 2/3
2 1/3
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