SOLUTION: A rectangle that measures 3 ft by 4ft had its dimensions tripled. Determine the effects on the perimeter and area after the dimensions are tripled?

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Question 962322: A rectangle that measures 3 ft by 4ft had its dimensions tripled. Determine the effects on the perimeter and area after the dimensions are tripled?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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A%5Bnew%5D=3L%2A3W=9%2ALW=9A: Area is 9 times greater than original.
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P%5Bnew%5D=2%283L%2B3W%29=3%2A2%28L%2BW%29=3P Perimeter is 3 times greater than original.