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The length of a rectangular carpet is increased by 10% while its breadth stays the same. By what percent does its area increase?

Class 7Percentage Increase and DecreaseComparing Quantities
  • A0%
  • B10%
  • C21%
  • D20%

Step-by-Step Solution

Area = length × breadth. New area = 1.1 × length × breadth = 1.1 × old area, an increase of 10%.
Answer: B) 10%

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