document.write( "Question 878557: if each edge of a square is increased %50 how does the area change \n" ); document.write( "
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\n" ); document.write( "Surface area is a function of the square of the dimensions.
\n" ); document.write( "SA = k*s^2
\n" ); document.write( "SA*x = k*(0.9s)^2 = k*0.81s^2
\n" ); document.write( "--> 19% decrease
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