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The side length of a square is increased by $50\%$. by what percent is the area increased?
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The side length of a square is increased by $50\%$. by what percent is the area increased?
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Assume side length of a square is: 2
Area= L^2 = 2x2 = 4
Increase that by 50% = 3x3 = 9
9-4 = 5 increase. So ask: what percentage of 4 equals to 5:
x/100 *4= 5
0.04x=5
x= 125
Increase = 125%
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