Question

Rectangle JKLM is similar to rectangle WXYZ .

Answer 1

Answer:

The scale factor is equal to $1.5$

Step-by-step explanation:

we know that

If rectangle JKLM is similar to rectangle WXYZ

then

the ratio of their corresponding sides is equal and is called the scale factor

so

In this problem

$\frac{ZW}{JM} =\frac{WX}{JK}$

In this problem we have

$ZW=13.5\ cm$

$JM=9\ cm$

$WX=18\ cm$

$JK=12\ cm$

Substitute

$\frac{13.5}{9} =\frac{18}{12}$

$1.5=1.5$ -----> is true

The rectangles are similar

The scale factor is equal to $1.5$

Answer 2

The scale factor is 1.5