A triangular piece of rubber is stretched equally on all three sides (without distorting or changing its shape) such that the new sides are 2 times the length of the original sides. How does the area of the triangle change?

A. The area increases to 2 times the original value.
B. The area increases to 4 times the original value.

C. The area increases to 6 times the original value.
D. The area increases to 8 times the original value.

Question

A triangular piece of rubber is stretched equally on all three sides (without distorting or changing its shape) such that the new sides are 2 times the length of the original sides. How does the area of the triangle change?

A. The area increases to 2 times the original value. 
B. The area increases to 4 times the original value. 

C. The area increases to 6 times the original value. 
D. The area increases to 8 times the original value.

anonymous · Answer

I think if the scale factor is two then it is 2 times the original size. I think Im not sure @kc_kennylau  do you know? wish I could help you

kc_kennylau · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

i thought it was to but like u said idk for sure

kc_kennylau · Answer

So it is B