Question

If the dimensions of a rectangle become one-fifth of the original dimensions, then area of the new rectangle will be _______of the area of the original rectangle. Enter your answer in numerical form, using the / for the fraction bar if needed.

Answer 1

set up 2 rectangles with these properties to compare with

Answer 2

rectA is axb; area = ab

rectB is a/5 x b/5 ; area is ab/25