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A rectangle has a length of 6 inches and a width of 3 inches.

What is the effect on the perimeter when the dimensions are multiplied by 8?

A. The perimeter is increased by a factor of 8.

B. The perimeter is increased by a factor of 24.

C. The perimeter is increased by a factor of 64.

D. The perimeter is increased by a factor of 256.

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c
6*3=18
6*8= 48 and 3*8=24
24*48= 1152
1152/18=64

User Stormfield
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Answer: the answer is a

Explanation:

the dimensions are being multiplied by a 8

3+3+6+6=18

3 times 8 is 24 and 6 times 8 is 48

42+24+48+48=144

p=144

144/18=8

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