Question

Scarlett draws a rectangle that measures 9 inches long by 4 inches wide. She draws a new rectangle that has a scale factor of 125%. What are the dimensions of her new rectangle?

Answer 1

Explanation:

125% = 125/100 = 1.25

9 in. × 1.25 = 11.25 in.

4 in. × 1.25 = 5 in.

Answer: 11.25 in. by 5 in.

Answer 2

11.25 in. by 5 in.

Explanation:

125% = 125/100 = 1.25

9 in. × 1.25 = 11.25 in.

4 in. × 1.25 = 5 in.

Answer: 11.25 in. by 5 in.