Ask a New Question

If the length and the width of a rectangle are doubled, its area is increased by what percent?

1 answer

old area = lw
new area = (2l)(2W) = 4lw

which is an increase of 400% (four times as much)

Ask a New Question or answer this question.

Similar Questions

The dimensions of a rectangle are such that its length is 3 in. more than its width. If the length were doubled and if the width
1. 2 answers
The dimensions of a rectangle are such that its length is 3 in. more than its width. If the length were doubled and if the width
1. 0 answers
the dimensions of a rectangle are such that its length is 5 in more than its width. If the length were doubled and the width
1. 3 answers
The dimensions of a rectangle are such that it's length is 9 in. more than its width. If the length were doubled and if the
1. 1 answer

more similar questions