If the length of rectangle A is one-half of the length of rectangle B, and the width of rectangle A is one-half of the width of rectangle B, what is the ratio of the area of rectangle A to the area of rectangle B?

If the length of rectangle A is one-half of the length of rectangle B, and the width of rectangle A is one-half of the width of rectangle B, what is the ratio of the area of rectangle A to the area of rectangle B?

A 1/4

B 1/1

C 1/2

D 2/1

Solution

Correct Answer: Option A