Question

When a triangle similar to an equilateral triangle of side 6 cm is constructed at a scale of 1 : 3, then the sides of the new triangle is .

• A. 1 cm
• B. 2 cm
• C. 3 cm

Answer 1

The correct option is B 2 cm

Given, the scale factor is 1 : 3
It implies that, the side of the new triangle is reduced in the ratio 1 : 3
$or\frac{1}{3}$

So, the sides of the new triangle =
$6\times \frac{1}{3}=2cm$