Question

1. when a figure is dilated by a scale factor of 2, what happens to its size?

a. it triples in size
b. it remains the same
c. it doubles in size
d. it becomes half its original size

Explanation:

Step1: Recall dilation concept

Dilation changes size by scale factor.

Step2: Analyze given scale factor

Scale factor is 2. When we multiply dimensions of figure by 2, size doubles.

Answer:

C. It doubles in size