The side lengths, in units, of triangle MNO are given.   MN=3 NO=4 OM=6.5   Triangle MNO is dilated by a scale factor of k, with the center at point M, to create triangle MGH. Triangle MGH has a perimeter of 33.75 units.    What is the value of k?

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The side lengths, in units, of triangle MNO are given.

 

MN=3

NO=4

OM=6.5

 

Triangle MNO is dilated by a scale factor of k, with the center at point M, to create triangle MGH. Triangle MGH has a perimeter of 33.75 units. 

 

What is the value of k?

 
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