Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Mensuration: 2D

Question:

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?

Options:

25%

26.5%

27.5%

26%

Correct Answer:

26.5%

Explanation:

Percentage increase in area = [15 + 10 + \(\frac{10 × 15}{100}\)]%

= [25 + 1.5]%

= 26.5%