Suppose you copy a figure on a copier using the given size factor. Find the scale factor from the original figure to the copy in decimal form.
a] 200%
b] 150%
c] 75%
200
200% = 2.0
150% = 1.5
75% = 0.75
50%
To find the scale factor from the original figure to the copy in decimal form, we need to convert the given size factor into a decimal.
Let's go through each option:
a] 200%: To convert a percentage to a decimal, divide it by 100. So, 200% as a decimal is 200/100 = 2. The scale factor in decimal form is 2.
b] 150%: Similarly, 150% as a decimal is 150/100 = 1.5. The scale factor in decimal form is 1.5.
c] 75%: Continuing with the same method, 75% as a decimal is 75/100 = 0.75. The scale factor in decimal form is 0.75.
So, the correct option is b] 150%, with a scale factor of 1.5.