Question

figure j k l m is dilated by a scale factor of \frac{1}{2} to form its image, figure j k l m.
when the scale factor is less than 1, the image is closer to the center of dilation.
which figure is larger?
the original figure
the dilated image

Explanation:

When a figure is dilated by a scale factor \(k\), if \(k < 1\), the dilated image is smaller than the original figure. Here, the scale factor is \(\frac{1}{2}<1\). So, the original figure \(JKLM\) is larger than the dilated image \(J'K'L'M'\).

Answer:

the original figure