Arectangle has a width of 5 inches and a length of 9 inches. what will be the new dimensions of the rectangle after it is dilated by a scale factor of 3? a) 8 inches by 12 inches b) 15 inches by 9 inches c) 15 inches by 27 inches d)45 inches by 81 inches

To solve this problem you must apply the proccedure shown below:

 1. When a rectangle is dilated by a scale of factor, you must multiply the original dimensions by this scale of factor to obtain the new dimensions.

 2. The original dimensions are: The width is  and the length is 

 3. Therefore, the new dimensions are:

 The answer is the option C: C)  by 

49

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : Numbers : 2.03 and 24

To Find : Express the product of 2.03 and 24 to the correct number of significant digits

Solution :

Product of 2.03 and 24 =

Product of 2.03 and 24 =

Now rounding off the 48.72 gives 49

So, the product of 2.03 and 24 to the correct number of significant digits is 49