Answer:
180 in²
Step-by-step explanation:
Smaller octagon : larger octagon = 5 : 9
The area of the smaller octagon is 100 in2. Find the area of the larger octagon
Let x = area of larger octagon
Area of smaller octagon : Area of larger octagon = 100 in² : x in²
5 : 9 = 100 in² : x in²
5/9 = 100/x
Cross product
5 * x = 9 * 100
5x = 900
x = 900/5
= 180
x = 180 in²
Step-by-step explanation:
x and y are roughly in a linear relationship.
when x increases by 2 units, then also y increases by more or less 2 units.
when x increases by 3 units, then also y increases by more or less 3 units.
it is not precise, but a good approximation model.
