Question

you have a small photo that is 2.25 inches by 6 inches. you want to enlarge it by a scale factor of 5. what will be the dimensions of the enlarged photo? 2.25 in 6 in

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate new width

Multiply original width by scale - factor.
$2.25\times1.5 = 3.375$ inches

Step2: Calculate new length

Multiply original length by scale - factor.
$6\times1.5=9$ inches

Answer:

The dimensions of the enlarged photo are 3.375 inches by 9 inches.