In this KS2 maths article you’ll learn what a scale factor is and how to use them to describe how a shape has been made larger or smaller. We also have a KS2 maths quiz and lots of examples.

Example If a map is drawn using a scale factor where 2 cm represents 3.5 km and the distance between Manchester and Oldham is 8.5 km then what would the length of the drawing showing the same ...