Question

For problems 1-3. state whether a dilation with the given scale factor is a reduction or an

enlargement.
1. K= 3
2.k= 1/3
3. K = 5/4

Answer 1

1. K= 3

Enlargement because it scales up to 3 times.

2.k= 1/3

Reduction because it is a fraction which is less than 1 but greater than 0.

3. K = 5/4

Enlargement. Although it is a fraction, it is greater than 1 (the original scale).