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Question : The length and breadth of a rectangle are increased by 10% and 20%, respectively. What will be the percentage increase in the area of the rectangle?

Option 1: 30%

Option 2: 32%

Option 3: 28%

Option 4: 33%


Team Careers360 16th Jan, 2024
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Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 32%


Solution : The area of a rectangle = length × breadth
Let the original length and breadth be 100 units each.
So, the original area of the rectangle = 100 × 100 = 10000 sq. units
Now, the new length is 110 units and the new breadth is 120 units.
So, the new area of the rectangle = 110 × 120 = 13200 sq. units
Therefore, the required percentage increase = $\frac{13200-10000}{10000}×100$
= $\frac{3200}{10000}×100$
= 32%
Hence, the correct answer is 32%.

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