The length of a rectangle is halved, while its breadth is tripled. What is the percentage change in area?
Q1. The length of a rectangle is halved, while its breadth is tripled. What is the percentage change in area?
Answer: 50% increase
Explanation: New area = (L/2) × 3B = (3/2)LB, which is 50% more than the original area LB.