- ADecreases by 4%
- BNo change
- CIncreases by 4%
- DDecreases by 20%
Step-by-Step Solution
New area factor = . So area becomes 96% of original, a 4% decrease.
Answer: A) Decreases by 4%
The length of a rectangular field is increased by 20% and its breadth is decreased by 20%.
By what percentage does the area change?
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