2. Wolfgang wants to enlarge a picture he developed. Which factor listed below would scale up (enlarge) his picture the most if he used it to multiply its current dimensions?


a. 7/8
b. 14/14
c. 1 4/9
d. 3/2
I know b is not bcs is equal to 1. neither a since is less than 1. Between c and d I think is d since 3/2 is greater than 13/9. Is it right?

7/8 = .875

14/14 = 1
1 4/9 = 1.444444444......
3.2 = 1.5 which is the winner

Thanks

You are welcome.

To determine which factor would scale up the picture the most, we need to compare the values of the given factors: 7/8, 14/14, 1 4/9, and 3/2.

First, let's convert the mixed number 1 4/9 into an improper fraction:
1 4/9 = [(1 * 9) + 4]/9 = 13/9

Now let's compare the factors:

a. 7/8: This factor is less than 1, so it will reduce the dimensions of the picture rather than enlarge it.

b. 14/14: This factor is equal to 1. As you mentioned, it will simply leave the dimensions unchanged and not enlarge the picture.

c. 1 4/9 = 13/9: This factor is greater than 1, so it will enlarge the picture.

d. 3/2: This factor is also greater than 1, indicating that the picture will be enlarged.

Comparing factors c and d, we can see that 3/2 is greater than 13/9. Therefore, your thinking is correct. The factor d, 3/2, would scale up (enlarge) the picture the most if used to multiply its current dimensions.