Arithmeticmedium · Past Paper
The length of a rectangle is increased by 10% and the breadth is decreased by 10%. The area of the rectangle:
AIncreases by 1%
BDecreases by 1%
CRemains unchanged
DDecreases by 2%
✓ Correct Answer: B — Decreases by 1%
Area change = 10 - 10 - (10*10/100) = -1%.
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