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Rectangle DEFG is similar to rectangle LMNP. What is the scale factor of dilation from LMNP to DEFG?
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Rectangle DEFG is similar to rectangle LMNP. What is the scale factor of dilation from LMNP to DEFG?

Rectangle DEFG is similar to rectangle LMNP. What is the scale factor of dilation-example-1
User Alex Brohshtut
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Compare corresponding sides
DE/LM = 15/6

Then simplify the ratio
DE/LM = 5/2
DE/LM = 2.5/1

The scale factor of dilation is 2.5:1
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