Question

The lengths of the sides of a rectangle become 5 times greater than the original measurements. Which statement is true about the rectangle?

Its area becomes 5 times greater, and perimeter becomes 15 times greater.

Its area becomes 5 times greater, and perimeter becomes 25 times greater.

Its area becomes 15 times greater, and perimeter becomes 5 times greater.

Its area becomes 25 times greater, and perimeter becomes 5 times greater.

Answer 1

assume Rect = axb; area = ab

allow the sides to be 5times bigger

Rect = 5a x 5b; area = 25ab

compare the 2

Answer 2

ok

Answer 3

ok im lost

Answer 4

youll have to be more descriptive than that; seeind how i defined the sides and areas already and the answer is just sitting there staring you in the face. I have to wonder what you are lost about ... :/