Question

Calculate the area of a 3-inch by 5-inch photo. What would be the area if it is enlarged by a scale factor of 2? What would be the area if reduced by a scale factor of 1/2? Compare your answers and discuss any patterns.

Answer 1

The original area (3inx5in) would be 15. Enlarged by 2 would be 6inx10in = 60 and reduced would be 1.5inx2.5in = 3.75, hope this helps!