alleryA rectangle's length rises 20% and breadth falls 10%; area change?
A12% increase
B8% increase
C8% decrease
D10% increase
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 8% increase
The new area is 1.20 × 0.90 = 1.08 times the old area, an 8% increase.
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