SSC Sample Paper SSC CGL - Sample Paper-28

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    The length of a rectangle is halfed while its breadth is tripled. What is the percentage change in area?

    A) 50% increase     

    B) 50% decrease

    C) 25% increase                 

    D) 75% decrease

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Let a and b be the length and breadth of rectangle. \[\therefore \] Area of rectangle \[{{A}_{1}}=a\times b\] New length \[=\frac{a}{2}\] and new breadth \[=3b\] \[\therefore \] Area of rectangle, \[{{A}_{2}}=\frac{3}{2}ab\] Change\[=\frac{1}{2}ab\] % change \[=\frac{\frac{1}{2}ab}{ab}\times 100%=50%\]           


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