Question

The first figure is dilated to form the second figure.

Answer 1

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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Answer 2

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