general math MCQ #372

A gardener increases the area of his rectangular garden by increasing its length by 40% and decreasing by 20%. The area of the new garden?

general math MCQ #372

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A gardener increases the area of his rectangular garden by increasing its length by 40% and decreasing by 20%. The area of the new garden?

    • A) Has increase by 20%
    • B) Has increase by 12%
    • C) Has increase b 8%
    • D) Is exactly the same as the old area

    Answer: Has increase by 12%

    Explanation: New area = 1.40L × 0.80B = 1.12LB, an increase of 12%.