Question

original how do the areas compare? scaled 36 in 18 in a = 648 in² 6 in 3 in a = 18 in² the scaled rectangles area is 5 times smaller than the original rectangles area. the scaled rectangles area is 1/36 the size of the original rectangles area.

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the areas

Original area $A_1 = 648$ in², scaled - area $A_2=18$ in².

Step2: Calculate the ratio

Find the ratio $\frac{A_2}{A_1}=\frac{18}{648}=\frac{1}{36}$.

Answer:

The scaled rectangle's area is 1/36 the size of the original rectangle's area.