The length and the breadth of a rectangle are increased by 15% and 10%, respectively. What is the percentage increase in the area of the rectangle? |
25% 26.5% 27.5% 26% |
26.5% |
Percentage increase in area = [15 + 10 + \(\frac{10 × 15}{100}\)]% = [25 + 1.5]% = 26.5% |