36) A rectangle has a length of 8 feet and a width of 6 feet. If it's length and width increases by 50% each, what is the area of the new rectangle?

A) 24 square feet

B) 48 square feet

C) 72 square feet

D) 108 square feet

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Marisa Davis

31 August, 12:12

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Noe Golden · Answer 1

Increase by 50% or 1/2

8 incrased by 8/2=8+4=12

6 incrased by 6/2=6+3=9

now area=12 times 9=108

answer is D 108 ft^2

36) A rectangle has a length of 8 feet and a width of 6 feet. If it's length and width increases by 50% each, what is the area of the new rectangle?A) 24 square feetB) 48 square feetC) 72 square feetD) 108 square feet