Math Problem Statement
Select the correct answer.
If rectangle A has a length and width that are k times the length and width of rectangle B, which statement is true?
A.
The perimeter of rectangle A is 2k times the perimeter of rectangle B.
B.
The perimeter of rectangle A is k2 times the perimeter of rectangle B.
C.
The perimeter of rectangle A is k times the perimeter of rectangle B.
D.
The perimeter of rectangle A is k3 times the perimeter of rectangle B.
Solution
Let's analyze the problem step by step.
Given:
- Rectangle A has a length and width that are times the length and width of Rectangle B.
Perimeter of Rectangle B:
Let the length of Rectangle B be and the width be . The perimeter of Rectangle B is:
Perimeter of Rectangle A:
The length and width of Rectangle A will be and respectively. The perimeter of Rectangle A is:
Relationship Between Perimeters:
Now, let's express in terms of :
So, the perimeter of Rectangle A is times the perimeter of Rectangle B.
Correct Answer:
The correct statement is:
C. The perimeter of rectangle A is times the perimeter of rectangle B.
Would you like more details or have any other questions?
Here are 5 related questions:
- What happens to the area of Rectangle A compared to Rectangle B when the length and width are scaled by ?
- How does scaling a rectangle's dimensions affect its diagonal length?
- What if only one dimension of Rectangle A is times that of Rectangle B—how does the perimeter change?
- How would the perimeter change if the width was doubled and the length remained the same?
- What is the perimeter if the scaling factor is a fraction, like ?
Tip: Always remember that scaling linear dimensions (like length and width) by a factor scales the perimeter by the same factor, but the area by the square of that factor.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Scaling
Perimeter
Formulas
Perimeter of a rectangle: P = 2(l + w)
Scaled perimeter: P_A = k × P_B
Theorems
Linear scaling theorem: scaling dimensions by a factor k scales the perimeter by the same factor.
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8