C. 2 2/3
To find the scale factor, divide the new side length by the original side length:
8 cm / 3 cm = 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?
A. 2 1/3
B. 3/8
C. 2 2/3
D. 11
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