A rectangle's length is increased by 50% and its width is decreased by 20%. How does its area change?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. It increases by 20%
- Step 1: Area scales by the product of the factors. Step 2. , which is a 20% increase. Answer: Increases by 20%. Why not the others: Percent changes in different dimensions multiply; they do not add.
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