The length and the width of a rectangle are both doubled. What is the ratio of the area of the larger rectangle to the area of the smaller rectangle?

I think it is 2:1. Am I right? If not, what is the ratio?

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Clarence Dodson

16 October, 15:28

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Maggie · Answer 1

A=L*W

A = (21) * (2w) = 4*L*W

you are comparing 4lw to 1lw

the ratio is 4 to 1 or 4:1 or 4/1

Malia Robles · Answer 2

Write it out like so ...

Small

A = lw

Large

A = (2l) (2w)

A = 4 (lw)

Ratio is 4:1

The length and the width of a rectangle are both doubled. What is the ratio of the area of the larger rectangle to the area of the smaller rectangle?I think it is 2:1. Am I right? If not, what is the ratio?