Question

a triangle is dilated by a scale factor of $n = \frac{1}{3}$. which statement is true regarding the dilation?\
\
\bigcirc it is a reduction because $n > 1$.\
\bigcirc it is a reduction because $0 < n < 1$.\
\bigcirc it is an enlargement because $n > 1$.\
\bigcirc it is an enlargement because $0 > n > 1$.

Explanation:

Dilation with a scale factor \(0 < n < 1\) reduces the figure. Here, \(n = \frac{1}{3}\) (between 0 and 1), so it is a reduction.

Answer:

B. It is a reduction because \(0 < n < 1\).