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In this case, if two triangles are similar and a side of the first triangle is 6 cm corresponding to 7 cm in the second, what is the scale factor from first to second?

Question
In this case, if two triangles are similar and a side of the first triangle is 6 cm corresponding to 7 cm in the second, what is the scale factor from first to second?
6/7
1
13
7/6
Answer
7/6
Detailed Explanation
For similar triangles, corresponding sides are proportional, so the scale factor is second/first. — Examisthan.com
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