A right triangle has an area of 13 m2. The dimensions of the triangle are increased by a scale factor of 3. What is the area of the new triangle? 39 m2 169 m2 117 m2 142 m2

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Bytefire asked Mar 23, 2022

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A right triangle has an area of 13 m2. The dimensions of the triangle are increased by a scale

factor of 3. What is the area of the new triangle?
39 m2
169 m2
117 m2
142 m2

Mathematics
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Answer:

117 m²

Explanation:

Given the scale factor of the enlargement is 3 , then

the area is increased by a factor of 3² = 9

area of new triangle = 9 × 13 m² = 117 m²

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