Question 31269
if 1/a is the factor to scale down lengths, 1/a^2
is the factor to scale down area(1/4)(7.8) = 1.95
the new area is 1.95 ft2
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suppose the sides are 2 and 3.9
that gives an area of 7.8
scale them down by 1/2
sides are 1 and 1.95
the new area is 1*1.95 = 1.95
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