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
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 .
- 1A trapezoid has a area of in². It is dilated by a scale factor of . What is the new area?
- 2A prism has a volume of m³. It is dilated by a scale factor of . What is the new volume?
- 3A rectangle has a area of ft². It is dilated by a scale factor of . What is the new area?
- 4A prism has a volume of cm³. It is dilated by a scale factor of . What is the new volume?
Answer Key
L.4 Scale Factor: Perimeter, Area & Volume · ★★☆ Medium
- 1 in²
- 2 m³
- 3 ft²
- 4 cm³