Question

A rectangle has an area of 72 in². The length and the width of the rectangle are changed by a scale factor of 3.5.

What is the area of the new rectangle?



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Answer 1

the area of the new rectangle is 882 in^2

Explanation:

Area of new rectangle = (3.5l)(3.5w) = 12.25

12.25 x 72 = 882