Question

Keisha used a photo that measured 4 inches by 6 inches to make a copy that measured 8 inches by 12 inches. What is the scale factor of the dilation? Write your answer as a whole number or decimal.

Answer 1

Answer:

Below.

Step-by-step explanation:

So 4-6 to 8-12.

4 can be devised by 12, and so can 6.

4:8 6:12

If we flip them over we can find the dilation.

so?

8:4 12:6

Each can be divided by 2.

So the factor if dilation is 2.