Practicing Success
If the side of a square is increased by 10%, its area increased by k%. Find the value of k.
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21 15 42 12 |
21 |
Let the side of square be = 10, area = (s)2 which comes out to be 100 After increase in the side by 10%, side = 11, area = 121 Thus, increase in the area = 121 - 100 = 21 Percentage increase in area = \(\frac{21 }{ 100}\) x 100 = 21% |