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    Question

    Vishnu purchased a new plot that needed to be fenced

    immediately, thereby reducing the length and width of the rectangular workplace by 2% respectively. Find the % reduction in area.
    A 2.96% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 4.96% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 3.96% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 5.96% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Consecutive reduction in length and breadth by 2% and 2% formula =x+y+(xy/100) Decreasing percentage = -2-2+(2Ă—2)/100 =-4+0.04 =-3.96% =3.96% decrease.

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