How does the ratio of a side lentht of a larger triangle to the corresponding side length of a smaller, simiar triangle relate to the scale factor from the smaller triangle to the larger triangle?
2006-11-14 14:43:21 · 4 answers · asked by ♥BABAYy GiRl♥ 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
The scale factor when you go from the larger to the smaller figure will be the reciprocal of the scale factor when you go from the smaller to the larger.
For example if the ratio of the side of the larger to the smaller is 3:2 or 3/2, then the ration of the smaller to the larger will be 2:3 or 2/3.
2006-11-14 14:51:23 · answer #1 · answered by just♪wondering 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the triangles really are similar, than the ratio of a side length from one triangle to the other will be the exact same number as the scale factor. In fact, the scale factor IS the ratio.
2006-11-14 23:22:31 · answer #2 · answered by Zikau 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They'll be the same...
so BIG side to small side = BIG triangle to small triangle
Bs / ss = Bt / st
I hope that helps. Let me know if you need a better explanation!
2006-11-14 22:47:39 · answer #3 · answered by J G 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
one is the reciprocal of the other if i have understood your question correctly
2006-11-14 22:47:48 · answer #4 · answered by raj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋