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11. The length of a rectangle is decreased by 25%

and the width is increased by 40%. Calculate
the percentage change in the area of the
rectangle.

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Explanation:

given.quesion.

The length of a rectangle is decreased by 25% and the width has increased by 40% calculate the percentage change in the area of the rectangle

to. find.

area of the rectangle

given

decreased. 25•/•

increased.40•/•

solusion

Length = L

Breadth = B

Original area = L x B

New area = A = L x (1 - 25%) x B x (1 + 40%)

A = L x B x 0.75 x 1.40 = L x B x 1.05

Therefore the area of the rectangle has increased by 5%.

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answer. with. explamation. in. attachment.

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11. The length of a rectangle is decreased by 25% and the width is increased by 40%. Calculate-example-1
11. The length of a rectangle is decreased by 25% and the width is increased by 40%. Calculate-example-2
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