Question

The lengths of the sides of a rectangle become 3 times greater than the original measurements. Which statement is true about the rectangle?


Its area becomes 3 times greater, and perimeter becomes 9 times greater.


Its area becomes 6 times greater, and perimeter becomes 3 times greater.


Its area becomes 3 times greater, and perimeter becomes 6 times greater.


Its area becomes 9 times greater, and perimeter becomes 3 times greater.