Triangle EFG is dilated by a scale factor of 1/4 to form triangle E'F'G'. Side E'F' measures 12.512.5. What is the measure of side EF?

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T Davey · Answer 1 · 2022-05-09T08:52:30+0000

Answer: 3.125

Explanation:

Given

Triangle is dilated by a factor of
(1)/(4) i.e. each side multiplies to 0.25.

Side E'F' becomes 0.25 times the original length

$\Rightarrow E'F'=(1)/(4)* 12.5=3.125$