
(a)
To find: The way in which the length of the side changes when the area is doubled.
(a)

Answer to Problem 16PPS
The case when the area is double then the side length is multiplied by
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The area of the
Calculation:
Consider the area of the polygon is
Then, by the area of the similar polygon,
Thus, the case when the area is double then the side length is multiplied by
(b)
To find: The way in which the length of the side changes when the area is doubled.
(b)

Answer to Problem 16PPS
The case when the area is tripled then the side length is multiplied by
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The area of the polygon is
Calculation:
Consider the area of the polygon is
Then, by the area of the similar polygon,
Thus, the case when the area is tripled then the side length is multiplied by
(c)
To find: The way in which the length of the side changes when the area is doubled.
(c)

Answer to Problem 16PPS
The case when the area is increased by factor
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The area of the polygon is
Calculation:
Consider the area of the polygon is
Then, by the area of the similar polygon,
Thus, the case when the area is increased by factor
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