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The original rectangle has a perimeter of 16

The original rectangle has a perimeter of 16-example-1

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12.4 / 6.2 = 2

so other side of enlarged rectangle = 1.8 x 2 = 3.6

Perimeter of enlarged rectangle = 2(3.6 + 12.4) = 32

Answer: 32 feet

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Another way to do:

12.4 / 6.2 = 2

SF = 2

The original rectangle has a perimeter of 16

Perimeter of the enlarged rectangle = 16 x 2 = 32

Answer: 32 feet

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