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As Square B doubles, triples, etc. in size compared to Square A, what happens to Square B's perimeter compared to Square A?
As the the Square B doubles, triples, etc. in size compared to Square A, what happens to Square B's area compared to Square A?
If Square B is 7 times larger than Square A, explain how you could determine the Square B's perimeter and area.
What is the relationship between scale factor and perimeter?
What is the relationship between scale factor and area?