Answer:
30 square feet.
Explanation:
We have to find the main area of the rectangle to determine the changes.
We know, Area of a rectangle = Length × Width
Given,
Length = 12 feet
Width = 5 feet
Therefore, the area of the rectangle = (12 × 5) Square feet.
The area of the rectangle = 60 square feet.
Now, if the length of the rectangle increased by 25%, the new length would be = 12 feet (12 feet × 25%) = 12 feet + 3 feet = 15 feet.
If the width increased by 20%, the latest width would be = 5 feet + (5 feet × 20%) = 5 feet + 1 foot = 6 feet.
The new area of that rectangle = (15 × 6) square feet = 90 square feet.
The changes of area from the previous rectangle is = (90 - 60) square feet = 30 square feet.