Practicing Success
The length and breadth of a rectangle are increased by 8% and 5%, respectively. By how much percentage will the area of the rectangle increase? |
13.4% 15.4% 12.4% 16.4% |
13.4% |
We know that, When the two percentages A and B are given then the final change in the percentage= (A + B + \(\frac{AB}{100}\))% The length and breadth of a rectangle are increased by 8% and 5%, respectively. Final percentage increment in area = (8 + 5 + \(\frac{8 × 5}{100}\))% = 13.4% |