Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

If the side of a square is increased by 10%, its area increased by k%. Find the value of k.

 

Options:

21

15

42

12

Correct Answer:

21

Explanation:

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%