SOLUTION: The dimensions of a 4-in. square are multiplied by 3. How is the area affected?

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Question 1117561: The dimensions of a 4-in. square are multiplied by 3. How is the area affected?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
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3%5E2

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original, 4%5E2

New, %284%2A3%29%5E2=%284%5E2%29%2A%283%5E2%29

Area was changed from 16 square inches to 16%2A9=144 square inches.