Area and Volume Scale Factors
Part of Transformations: Enlargements · GCSE GCSE Mathematics revision
This key facts covers Area and Volume Scale Factors within Transformations: Enlargements for GCSE Mathematics. Revise Transformations: Enlargements in Geometry & Measures for GCSE Mathematics with 15 exam-style questions and 5 flashcards. This is a high-frequency topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. It is section 3 of 7 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Topic position
Section 3 of 7
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15 questions
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5 flashcards
Area and Volume Scale Factors
| Measurement | Scale Factor | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Length | SF | SF = 3: length × 3 |
| Area | SF² | SF = 3: area × 9 |
| Volume | SF³ | SF = 3: volume × 27 |
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Practice Questions for Transformations: Enlargements
Which of the following statements correctly describes an enlargement?
Triangle P has vertices at (2, 1), (6, 1) and (2, 5). Triangle Q has vertices at (4, 2), (12, 2) and (4, 10). Describe fully the single transformation that maps triangle P onto triangle Q.
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