general math MCQ #1049

The length of a rectangle is increased by 10 % and breadth decreased by 10 % Then the area of a new rectangle is:

general math MCQ #1049

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The length of a rectangle is increased by 10 % and breadth decreased by 10 % Then the area of a new rectangle is:

    • A) Neither increased nor decreased
    • B) Increased by 1 %
    • C) Decreased by 1 %
    • D) Decreased by 10 %

    Answer: Decreased by 1 %

    Explanation: New area = 1.1L × 0.9B = 0.99LB; the area decreases by 1%.