During a renovation project for the train station, a parking lot for commuter train passengers is being enlarged. the original lot has an area of 9600 yd², and it is being enlarged by a scale factor of 3. what is the area of the new parking lot? enter your answer in the box. yd²

86,400 yd^2

Step-by-step explanation:

9600 * (3)^2 = 86,400 yd^2

86400 yd²

Step-by-step explanation:

Enlarging the sides of a rectangle by a scale factor of 3 will enlarge the area by a factor of 3² = 9.

This makes the area

9600(9) = 86400 yd²

i think the correct option is the second option.