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

Here's an easy way to do it. Just draw a rectangle of any dimensions of your choice (e.g. 1-foot X 2-feet). Then just increase each side by multiplying by 5 times. Then see what happens to the perimeter and area of the original and new rectangle.
Hope that helps!

Answer 2

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