Question

Look at this rectangle:

4 cm
2 cm
If both dimensions are doubled, then which of the following statements about its perimeter
will be true?
The new perimeter will be 2 times the old perimeter.
The new perimeter will be of the old perimeter.
2
The new perimeter will be 3 times the old perimeter.
Submit
The new perimeter will be 4 times the old perimeter.

Answer 1

The new perimeter will be 2 times the old perimeter.

Explanation:

Both dimensions are doubled doubled: times 2 or x2 or *2

4*2=8

2*2=4

if both measures are doubled, then the result will be doubled too.