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Question 1186036: The sides of a square measure 4 m by 4 m increased by 10%. Find the percent increase in the area.
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21 percent increase in area
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The sides of a square measure 4 m by 4 m increased by 10%. Find the percent increase in the area.
Area, based on 4 x 4 sides: 16 m2 

Area, based on 4 m x 4 m sides being increased by 10%: (4 * 1.1)2 = 19.36 m2

Percent increase in area:  

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