picture of a family crest is 6.2 inches wide. The family needs a reduced copy for the front page of the family newsletter. The copy must fit in a space 1.5 inches wide. What scale factor should be sed on the copy machine to adjust the size of the picture of the crest?

To determine the scale factor, you can set up a ratio between the original width of the family crest and the desired width for the copy. The original width is 6.2 inches, and the desired width is 1.5 inches. The scale factor is calculated by dividing the desired width by the original width: Scale Factor = Desired Width / Original Width = 1.5 inches / 6.2 inches ≈ 0.241. This means you should set your copy machine to about 24.1% of the original size to achieve the correct dimensions! Make sure to double-check the settings on your copy machine, as some devices might round the percentage or require adjustments. Also, remember that when resizing images, the aspect ratio should remain the same to ensure your picture does not get distorted. Happy copying!