Arithmeticmedium · Past Paper
If the length of a rectangle increases by 10% and breadth remains same, area increases by:
A5%
B10%
C20%
D11%
✓ Correct Answer: B — 10%
Area = L * B. New area = (1.1L) * B = 1.1 * (L * B). Increase is 10%.
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