SOLUTION: Hi, everyone. Can anyone help me with this question, please? The area of a regular octagon is {{{ 25 cm^2 }}}. What is the area of a regular octagon with sides five times as lar

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Question 1113319: Hi, everyone. Can anyone help me with this question, please?
The area of a regular octagon is +25+cm%5E2+. What is the area of a regular octagon with sides five times as large?
I've tried everything I know and searched several different websites for guidance, but I can't seem to figure this out. Your help would be very greatly appreciated! :)
Thanks so much!

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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The area of a regular octagon is +25+cm%5E2+. What is the area of a regular octagon with sides five times as large?
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Area is a function of the square of side length.
5^2 --> 25 times the area.