Math Problem Statement
Trapezoid G is a scaled copy of trapezoid F trapezoid F top is 25 and the bottem is is 12 trapezoid G top is 32.5 the side is 37.7 and the bottem is 15.6 What scale factor takes trapezoid F to trapezoid G?
Solution
To find the scale factor that takes trapezoid F to trapezoid G, we compare the corresponding sides of the two trapezoids. Since trapezoid G is a scaled copy of trapezoid F, the scale factor should be consistent across all corresponding sides.
Given:
- Top side of trapezoid F = 25
- Bottom side of trapezoid F = 12
- Top side of trapezoid G = 32.5
- Bottom side of trapezoid G = 15.6
- Side of trapezoid G = 37.7 (assuming this is a non-parallel side)
Let's calculate the scale factor for the top and bottom sides:
For the top sides:
For the bottom sides:
Both the top and bottom sides yield a scale factor of 1.3.
Thus, the scale factor that takes trapezoid F to trapezoid G is 1.3.
Would you like more details or have any questions?
Here are some related questions:
- How do non-parallel sides of trapezoids scale when the trapezoid is scaled?
- What happens to the angles of a trapezoid when it is scaled?
- How can you find the area of trapezoid G given the scale factor and the area of trapezoid F?
- What other properties of trapezoids remain unchanged under scaling?
- How does the scale factor affect the perimeter of trapezoid G compared to trapezoid F?
Tip: When working with scale factors, ensure to compare corresponding sides accurately, and remember that the scale factor applies consistently to all sides of the figure.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Similarity
Scale Factor
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Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 7-9