Question

Which scale factors produce a contraction under a dilation of the original image? Choose TWO Answers.
 A. -1.8
 B. -0.8
 C. 1.8
 D. 0.8

Answer 1

A dilation occurs when the scale is greater than 1 from the center of the dilation.  When the scale is less than 1 from the center it is a contraction.  Since distance from center can be positive or negative, the contraction will occur with a scale factor of

B. -0.8  and
D. 0.8

Answer 2

Answer: 0.8 and -0.8

The Answers are B and D/ The Answers 0.8 and -0.8.