A square with sides that are 5 inches long is dilated by a factor of 2.2

How does this affect the area of the square?

Area increased with 384%

Step-by-step explanation:

Initial square side: 5in

Initial area: 5*5=25in²

New side: 5*2.2=11in

New area: 11*11=121in²

Percentage area increase

(121-25) / 25*100=96/25*100=384%

So the area increased with 384%

It will increase 44%

the area will Increases 96 sq inches

Step-by-step explanation:

(the orginal square has an area of 25)

5 x 2.2 = 11

(each side equals 11)

11 x 11 = 121