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A rectangle's length rises 20% and breadth falls 10%. Area changes by

A12% increase
B8% increase
C10% increase
D2% increase
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 8% increase
The area factor is 1.2 times 0.9, which is 1.08, an 8 percent increase.
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