The following figure shows rectangle A'B'C'D' that is produced by applying a scale factor of 2 to rectangle ABCD.
Which of the following rectangles shows the scale drawing of rectangle ABCD if the scale factor were 4?
W.
X.
Y.
Z.
Note: Figures not drawn to scale.
(2 points)
Responses
Y
Y
Z
Z
X
X
W
The correct response is Z.
If the scale factor is 4, then the sides of the rectangle will be 4 times longer in each direction. This matches the proportions shown in rectangle Z.