Question

The first figure is dilated to form the second figure.

Which statement is true?


The scale factor is 0.25.

The scale factor is 4.

The scale factor is 4.35.

The scale factor is 7.25.

Answer 1

Answer: 0.25

You have to find the scale factor by using the formula:

scale factor = new size/ original size

1.45 ÷ 5.8 = 0.25

Answer 2

This is clearly a reduction meaning the copy got smaller. This indicates that the scale factor IS less than 1 and the only answer choice less than 1 is the first statement.

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Answer : The scale factor is 0.25.

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