Question
The length and breadth of a rectangle are increased by
30% and 40% respectively. The increase in the area of the resulting rectangle will be:Solution
Since, Net change = [a + b + (ab/100)]% Net Effect on area of rectangle = [30 + 40 + {(30 x 40)/100}] % = 82%
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