Question

If both the length and width of a rectangle are doubled, how is the area of the rectangle changed?

A The area is doubled.
B The area is four times larger.
С The area is increased by 2 units
D The area is increased by 4 units

Answer 1

B) The area is four times larger

Explanation:

`A=LW`

`2*2*A=2L2W`

`4A=2L2W`

Therefore, the area is four times larger