Math Problem Statement

Casey enlarged “U” proportionally so that it has a height of . What was her zoom factor? What is the base of this new “U”? Justify your conclusion.

Solution

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Proportional Scaling

Formulas

Zoom factor = New height / Original height
Base of new shape = Zoom factor × Original base

Theorems

Proportionality Theorem
Similarity in Geometric Figures

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8