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In this case, if two triangles are similar and a side of the first triangle is 12 cm corresponding to 13 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 12 cm corresponding to 13 cm in the second, what is the scale factor from first to second?
1
13/12
12/13
25
Answer
13/12
Detailed Explanation
For similar triangles, corresponding sides are proportional, so the scale factor is second/first. — Examisthan.com
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