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If circle A has a radius of 9 inches and is dilated by a scale factor of 0.5, What is the radius of circle A'? * O 3 inches о O 4.5 inches O 9 inches O 18 inches

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Dliation could lead to enlargement or reduction. If the scale factor is less than 1, it is a reduction. If it is greater than 1, it is an enlargement

Given that the radius of circle A is 9 inches, if it is dilated by a scale factor of 0.5, the new radius wuld be

0.5 * 9

= 4.5 inches

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