A certain triangle has a base (x) and a height (y). A new triangle is created by tripling the length of the base and quadrupling the height. How does the area of the second triangle compare to the area of the first? A. 3 times larger B. 4 times larger C. 6 times larger D. 12 times larger E. 7 times larger

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
7th Edition
ISBN:9781337614085
Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
ChapterP: Preliminary Concepts
SectionP.CT: Test
Problem 1CT
icon
Concept explainers
Topic Video
Question
Help
A certain triangle has a base (x) and a height (y). A new triangle is created by tripling the length of the base and quadrupling the height. How
does the area of the second triangle compare to the area of the first?
A. 3 times larger
B. 4 times larger
C. 6 times larger
D. 12 times larger
E. 7 times larger
Transcribed Image Text:A certain triangle has a base (x) and a height (y). A new triangle is created by tripling the length of the base and quadrupling the height. How does the area of the second triangle compare to the area of the first? A. 3 times larger B. 4 times larger C. 6 times larger D. 12 times larger E. 7 times larger
Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps with 2 images

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Application of Algebra
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, geometry and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Recommended textbooks for you
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
Geometry
ISBN:
9781337614085
Author:
Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher:
Cengage,
Elementary Geometry for College Students
Elementary Geometry for College Students
Geometry
ISBN:
9781285195698
Author:
Daniel C. Alexander, Geralyn M. Koeberlein
Publisher:
Cengage Learning