Question

The side lengths of the rectangle are multiplied by 1/3 what is the new area

Answer 1

New area is 1/9th the original area

Explanation:

Original area = L x W

now reduce the side lengths

1/3 L x 1/3 W

1/3 * 1/3 * L x W

1/9 L x W <===== the new area is 1/9th the original area