If the length of a rectangle is increased by 12% and the breadth is decreased by 8%, the net effect on the area is:
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e increase by 3.04%.
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To solve this kind of problems we can use = (Increment x Decrement)/100 Length is increased by 12% so new length = 100 + 12 = 112 Breadth is decreased by 8% = 100 - 8 = 92 |
(112 x 92) / 100 = 103.04 So there is Increment of 3.04% |