document.write( "Question 909023: If the length of a rectangle is increased by 10% and the width is decreased by 15%, how is the area affected (what is the percent increase or decrease)? \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #551489 by Alan3354(69443) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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New area = area*1.1*0.85 = area*0.935
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