Scale Factors Worksheet

Scale Factors Worksheet

Lesson 1

Problem: Determine the missing dimensions.

The scale of a map is 4 m = 15.5 mi

Map: ________ m

Actual: 45.5 mi

Step 1: 4 m = 15.5mi

Step 2: 1 mi = 4/15.5

Step 3: 45.5 mi = 4/15.5x45.5 = 12

The answer is: 12 m

Try two practice problems: Determine the missing dimensions.

A. The scale factor for a model home is 5 cm = ________ m

Model home: 48.5 cm

Actual: 60.5 m

B. The scale factor for a model boat is 4 cm = ________ m

Model boat: 24.5 cm

Actual: 20.4 m