Mathematics
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Medium
Question
A rectangle's length rises 10% and breadth falls 10%. What happens to its area?
A
neither increased nor decreased
B
increased by 1 %
C
decreased by 1 %
✓ Official correct answer
D
decreased by 10 %
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A
neither increased nor decreased
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B
increased by 1 %
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C
decreased by 1 %
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D
decreased by 10 %
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Explanation
Area factor = 1.1 × 0.9 = 0.99 ⇒ area is decreased by 1%.