Question

If the triangle below is enlarged by a scale factor of 1.2, what will be the area of the new triangle?

Answer 1

36cm sqaured

Explanation:

Step-by-step explanation:

A=bh/2

A=(1.2b)(1.2h)/2

A=1.44(bh)/2

A=0.72bh

b=10cm and h=5c

A=0.72(10)(5)

A=36 cm^2

Answer 2

Explanation:

A=bh/2

A=(1.2b)(1.2h)/2

A=1.44(bh)/2

A=0.72bh

b=10cm and h=5c

A=0.72(10)(5)

A=36 cm^2