SSC CHSL 2019 PYQ — Question 52

SSC CHSL - 8th July 2019 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q52

If each side of a triangle is increased by 22%, then its area will increase by:

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Correct Answer is option 1 i.e. 48.84%

Concept

Understanding

Application

Increase in the area if both length and breadth are increased by x%

= x + x + x2/100

Given that each side of the rectangle is increased by 22%.

Increment in the area

= 22 + 22 + (22 × 22)/100

= 44 + 4.84

= 48.84%