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Since the area is (length of base)*(height)/2 {call these dimensions B & H)
A1 = B*H/2
With dimensions doubled, A2 = (2*B)*(2*H)/2 = 4*B*H/2 = 4*A1.
By not simplifying to 2*B*H, it's easier to see that it is four times the original area.
It is 4 times because the two length dimensions are multiplied, and 2 * 2 = 4.
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