Question

The dimensions of a rectangle are dilated using a scale factor of 3. If the old area is 75 sq. Ft. What is the area of the new rectangle

Answer 1

225 sq. Ft

Explanation:

Key words in the question;

Dilated - This means increased pr expanded

Scale factor of 3 - This basically means multiplied by 3

Old square = 75 sq. Ft

This means;

New are = Old area * 3

New area = 75 * 3 = 225 sq. Ft