If the length and width of a rectangle A are each k times the length and width of rectangle B, which statement is true?

A. The area of rectangle A is k^3 times the area of rectangle b

B. the area of rectangle A is k times the area of rectangle B

C. The area of rectangle A is 2k times the area of rectangle B.

D. The area of rectangle A is k^2 times the area of rectangle B.

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Natalya Woods

Mathematics

8 March, 13:18

If the length and width of a rectangle A are each k times the length and width of rectangle B, which statement is true?

A. The area of rectangle A is k^3 times the area of rectangle b

B. the area of rectangle A is k times the area of rectangle B

C. The area of rectangle A is 2k times the area of rectangle B.

D. The area of rectangle A is k^2 times the area of rectangle B.

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Abraham · Answer 1

D

Step-by-step explanation:

"If the length and width of a rectangle A are each k times the length and width of rectangle B" means if rectangle B has L and W then rectangle A is k*L and k*W. So the area would be A = k*L*k*W = k^2 * L*W. D is correct.