Homework Help: Geometry

Posted by I dont know if i am on the right path on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 6:39pm.

The right triangular flag of a sports club was designed to have a base length of 4 ft and height of 6 ft. For a sports event, the club made a new flag by doubling the base and height of the flag.

The area of the new flag is ______ times larger than the original flag.

I am thinking it is four. I thinking it wrong. can i get some help to lead me on the right path please

Geometry - Ms. Sue, Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 6:44pm
A = (6 * 4)/2
A = 12 sq. ft

A = (12 * 8)/2
A = 48

You're right. The new flag has four times the area as the original flag.

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