Dilations and Scale Factors

What is the scale factor from the small shape to the big shape?

• 1/2
• 7/3
• 2
• 10/3

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If the scale factor is less than one, the new figure will be

• an enlargement
• a reduction
• a scale factor
• bigger

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If the scale factor is greater than one, the new figure will be

• a reduction
• an enlargement
• a scale
• not proportional

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The point (8, 12) was dilated to become point (2, 3). What was the scale factor?

• ½
• ¼
• 4
• 2

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What is the definition of dilations in mathematical terms?

• to make larger or smaller
• to make larger
• none of the above
• to make smaller

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In a dilation what mathematical operation is used with the scale factor?

• addition 
• subtraction 
• multiplication 
• division 

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A dilation produces a similar figure

• True
• False

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A dilation produces a congruent figure

• True
• False
• D

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If the scale factor is greater than 1, the new figure will be

• an enlargement
• a reduction
• a scale factor
• bigger

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If the scale factor is less than 1, the new figure will be

• an enlargement
• a reduction
• a scale factor
• bigger

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