A rectangular piece of cookie dough has an area of 640 square inches. If the cookie was rolled out so that its new width was 1/8 as long and its length was 6 times longer, what is the new area?

Mathematics For Machine Technology
8th Edition
ISBN:9781337798310
Author:Peterson, John.
Publisher:Peterson, John.
Chapter63: Volumes Of Pyramids And Cones
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 25A
icon
Related questions
icon
Concept explainers
Topic Video
Question
A rectangular piece of cookie dough has an
area of 640 square inches. If the cookie was
rolled out so that its new width was 1/8 as
long and its length was 6 times longer, what
is the new area?
Transcribed Image Text:A rectangular piece of cookie dough has an area of 640 square inches. If the cookie was rolled out so that its new width was 1/8 as long and its length was 6 times longer, what is the new area?
Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps with 2 images

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Application of Algebra
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, geometry and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Recommended textbooks for you
Mathematics For Machine Technology
Mathematics For Machine Technology
Advanced Math
ISBN:
9781337798310
Author:
Peterson, John.
Publisher:
Cengage Learning,
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
Geometry
ISBN:
9781337614085
Author:
Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher:
Cengage,
Algebra: Structure And Method, Book 1
Algebra: Structure And Method, Book 1
Algebra
ISBN:
9780395977224
Author:
Richard G. Brown, Mary P. Dolciani, Robert H. Sorgenfrey, William L. Cole
Publisher:
McDougal Littell