Question

Which types of dilation are the given scale factors?

Select Expansion or Contraction to correctly describe the type of dilation for each given scale factor.
-5/4
3/8
-1.2
.5

Answer 1

- 5/4: Englargement

3/8: Reduction

- 1.2: Englargement

.5: Reduction

Explanation:

Any number from 1 up is an enlargement. Any number from 0 - 0.9 is a reduction. The same goes for negatives. Any number from -1 down is an enlargement. Any number from 0 - -0.9 is a reduction.