Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

If radius of a circle is increased by 15%, then the increase in its area is:

Options:

33%

40.25%

30%

32.25%

Correct Answer:

32.25%

Explanation:

Total increased % in area = r% + r% + \(\frac{r × r}{100}\) %

                                     = 15% + 15% + \(\frac{15× 15}{100}\)%

                                     =30% + 2.25% ⇒ 32.25%