Question

The area of a rectangle is 126m2. If the width is changed by a factor of 1/2 and the length is increased to three times

its original length, calculate the new area.
126 m 2

1. 126 m2
2. 63 m2
3. 378 m2
4. 189 m2

Answer 1

Answer: 4. 189 m2

Explanation:

126m2 divided by 2

= 63

63 times 3

= 189

189m2