Math Problem Statement
What will happen to the area of a rectangle, if both its length and breadth is tripled.
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Scaling
Area of a Rectangle
Formulas
Area of a rectangle = length × breadth
Scaling factor for area = (scaling factor of length) × (scaling factor of breadth)
Theorems
Scaling Principle: When both dimensions of a geometric shape are multiplied by a factor, the area changes by the square of that factor.
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8