Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Mensuration: 2D

Question:

If the length of a rectangle is increased by 40%, and the breadth is decreased by 20%,then the area of the rectangle increases by x%. Then the value of x is:

Options:

20

8

16

12

Correct Answer:

12

Explanation:

In this type of question we use this method,

Area increased by = 40 - 20 - \(\frac{(40 × 20)}{100}\)

= 20 - 8 = 12%