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2-3 The scale factor, unknown lengths and map scale

2-3 The scale factor, unknown lengths and map scale

Point 3 of 10 — Unit 2: Similarity of Polygons and Triangles, Areas and Circle TheoremsQuestion bank: 0 questions (0 with pictures)

03 2-3 The scale factor, unknown lengths and map scale

  • The scale factor k is the ratio of a pair of corresponding sides; if k = 1 the two polygons are congruent.
  • To find an unknown length: set the ratio of corresponding sides equal, then solve the proportion.

Scale of maps and models

  • A scale 1 : 50000 means 1 cm on the map represents 50000 cm = 500 m in reality.
  • Actual distance = map distance ÷ scale; always convert units before computing.
  • Areas scale with the square of the scale: area on the map = actual area × (scale)².

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