Question

If square KLMN is dilated by a scale factor of

1
8
with a center of dilation at vertex K, what is the area of square K'L'N'M'?
A) 4 units2
B) 16 units2
C) 32 units2
D) 64 units2

Answer 1

A) the answer is 4 units 2

Answer 2

A) 4 units2

Explanation:

In the figure attached, the complete question is shown.

Square KLMN has a side length of 16 units. After dilation the sides of square K'L'M'N' will be (1/8)*16 = 2 units length. Then the area of of square K'L'N'M' is 2^2 = 4 square units.