L.4

Scale Factor: Perimeter, Area & Volume

A scale factor of k multiplies perimeters by k, areas by k², and volumes by k³.

Level
Medium
Problems
Daniel Math Academy · Grade 8 Math

Scale Factor: Perimeter, Area & Volume

Skill L.4 · Congruence & similarity · ★★☆ Medium

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Answer each question.

Example

Think: A triangle with area 12 dilated by 3: lengths are multiplied by 3, areas by , and volumes by .

  1. 1
    A trapezoid has a area of in². It is dilated by a scale factor of . What is the new area?
  2. 2
    A prism has a volume of m³. It is dilated by a scale factor of . What is the new volume?
  3. 3
    A rectangle has a area of ft². It is dilated by a scale factor of . What is the new area?
  4. 4
    A prism has a volume of cm³. It is dilated by a scale factor of . What is the new volume?
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Answer Key

L.4 Scale Factor: Perimeter, Area & Volume · ★★☆ Medium

  1. 1 in²
  2. 2 m³
  3. 3 ft²
  4. 4 cm³
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