Question

The dimensions of a triangle are multiplied by 1/4. The area of the smaller triangle can be found by multiplying the area of the original triangle by what number?

6th Grade Go Math Chapter 10 Lesson 8

Changing Dimensions

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Answer 1

Using the given measurements of both figures, set up a proportion that has the corresponding parts in the same position. Then solve the proportion using cross products to find the value for the unknown.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Multiply it by 1/4 because the dimensions are already 1/4