Key term for AQA GCSE Mathematics, used in Properties and constructions.
The multiplier used to enlarge or reduce a shape, calculated by dividing a length on the new shape by the corresponding length on the original shape.
Scale factor appears in AQA GCSE Mathematics revision content for Geometry and measures, especially Properties and constructions and Geometric Proofs.
Geometry and measures
Geometric Proofs
Ratio, proportion and rates of change
Percentages
Ratio, proportion and rates of change
Proportion as Ratio Equality
Number
Fraction and Percentage Operators
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Ratio, proportion and rates of change
Ratio, proportion and rates of change content • Proportion as Ratio Equality
