Question

The frame is being enlarged to hang on a gallery wall. Using the scale factor of 1in=2.5ft., give the new dimensions of the outside edges of the frame. Explain and show your work!

Answer 1

The new lengths will be 17.5 and 12.5
multiply each dimension by the scale factor of 2.5
7 x 2.5 = 17.5
5 x 2.5 = 12.5
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