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A right triangle has an area of 21 m2. The dimensions of the triangle are increased by a scale factor of 4. What is the area of the new triangle?
A. 42 m2
B. 84 m2
C. 168 m2
D. 336 m2
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BruteForce

  1. I have managed to figure it out, if anyone wants the answer, it is '336m^2'

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    BruteForce

  2. the area increases by the square of the scale factor

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    Scott

  4. Thank you BruteForce you where helpful!!!!

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    Anonymous

  5. The answer is 336m^2

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    SunnyDaze

  6. How did you get this answer, ms.sue

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    THX But

  8. BECAUSE

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    MS.SUE's assistant

  9. pp

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    thanos

  10. the answer is 336m^2

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