- Are the Triangles Similar? Yes
- Scale Factor = 2
- Original Triangle: Base=8, Height=6, Perimeter=24, Area=24
- New Triangle: Base=16, Height=12, Perimeter=48, Area=96
- What happens to the Perimeter? It is multiplied by the scale factor (2).
- What happens to the Area? It is multiplied by the square of the scale factor (4).
- Are the Squares Similar? Yes
- Scale Factor = 5
- Original Square: Base=2, Height=2, Perimeter=8, Area=4
- New Square: Base=10, Height=10, Perimeter=40, Area=100
- What happens to the Perimeter? It is multiplied by the scale factor (5).
- What happens to the Area? It is multiplied by the square of the scale factor (25).
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of perimeter area and scale factor worksheet answers.
