SOLUTION: Suppose the length and width of rectangle A are each 40% of the legth and width of rectangle B. Is the area of rectangle A 40% of the area of rectangle B> Explain. Please also give

Question 704031: Suppose the length and width of rectangle A are each 40% of the legth and width of rectangle B. Is the area of rectangle A 40% of the area of rectangle B> Explain. Please also give examples
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Rectangle B, L for length, W for width.
Rectangle A, 0.4L for length, 0.4W for width.

What are the areas for rectangle A and for rectangle B? How do they compare?

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