Question

find the scale factor for a dilation that maps the point (24 36) to (16 24)

Answer 1

Between 0 and 1. 


To get 16 starting at 24, you have to multiply 24 by a fraction 


24 * (2/3) = (24/3)*2 = 8*2 = 16 


36 * (2/3) = (36/3)*2 = 12 * 2 = 24 


And 2/3 is between 0 and 1, so that gives you the answer.

Answer 2

To get 16 starting from 24, you have to multiply 24 with a fraction 

24 * (2/3) = (24/3)*2 = 8*2 = 16 

36 * (2/3) = (36/3)*2 = 12 * 2 = 24 

And 2/3 is between 0 and 1, so that gives you the answer