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The side lengths of the rectangle are multiplied by 1/3 what is the new area

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Answer:

New area is 1/9th the original area

Explanation:

Original area = L x W

now reduce the side lengths

1/3 L x 1/3 W

1/3 * 1/3 * L x W

1/9 L x W <===== the new area is 1/9th the original area

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