Question

Mr. Alonzo’s patio is 5 feet by 9 feet. He wants to double the width of the patio.

How will the area of the patio change?

A.
The area of the new patio will be 4 times the area of the old patio.

B.
The area of the new patio will be twice the area of the old patio.

C.
The area of the new patio will be half the area of the old patio.

D.
The area of the new patio will be the same as the area of the old patio.

Answer 1

first find the original area

5*9 = ?

Answer 2

5x9=45

Answer 3

correct

now double the width

Answer 4

45 to 180 A.

Answer 5

you can double 5 or 9

any

both will give same answer