Question

Find the scale factor for a dilation that maps the point (24 36) to (16 24)

Answer 1

To get 16 starting from 24, you have to multiply 24 with a fraction

24 * (2/3) = (24/3)*2 = 8*2 = 16

36 * (2/3) = (36/3)*2 = 12 * 2 = 24

And 2/3 is between 0 and 1, so that gives you the answer

Answer 2

Between 0 and 1.


To get 16 starting at 24, you have to multiply 24 by a fraction


24 * (2/3) = (24/3)*2 = 8*2 = 16


36 * (2/3) = (36/3)*2 = 12 * 2 = 24


And 2/3 is between 0 and 1, so that gives you the answer.