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The length of a rectangle is increased by 20% while its breadth is decreased by 20%. By what percent does its area decrease?

Competition practiceAreas & Volumes
  • A0
  • B2
  • C4
  • D6

Step-by-Step Solution

New area = of the old area, a factor of 96%. So the area falls by 100 − 96 = 4%.
Answer: C) 4

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