Question

George wants to triple the area of his backyard shed. If the original shed is 4 feet by 3 feet, which of the following dimensions will triple the area?

8 x 3
8 x 9
12 x 3
12 x 9

Answer 1

12 x 3

Explanation:

the area would need to be greater than 3^3, so 27 or greater . 4x3 is 12 (L) & 12x3 (W) is 36 feet.

Answer 2

It would be 12 x 3. This is because 4 x 3 is 12. He wants to triple the area. Multiply 12 by 3= 36. Hope it helps.