Question

A rectangle is shown. The length of the rectangle is labeled 5 inches. The width of the rectangle is labeled 8 inches.

A photographer wants to use a scale factor of 2.5 to enlarge a picture. What will the area of the picture be after it is enlarged? (5 points)

40 in2
250 in2
100 in2
81.9 in2

Answer 1

The factor for increase in area = 2.5^2
= 6.25
So true required area = 8*5*6.25
= 250