SOLUTION: If the length of a rectangle is increased by 40% and the breadth is reduced by 20%, what will be the
effect on its area?
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Question 1089677: If the length of a rectangle is increased by 40% and the breadth is reduced by 20%, what will be the
effect on its area? Found 3 solutions by math_helper, rothauserc, MathTherapy:Answer by math_helper(2461) (Show Source):
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A = L*W
If L' = 1.4L and W' = 0.8W then A' = (1.4L)*(0.8W) = 1.12A
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The new area is 12% greater than the original.
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You can put this solution on YOUR website! Area = l * w, l is length and w is width
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new area = (l +0.40l) * (w -0.20w)
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new area = lw +0.40lw -0.20lw -0.08lw
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new area = lw +0.12lw
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the new area increases by 0.12 or 12%
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If the length of a rectangle is increased by 40% and the breadth is reduced by 20%, what will be the
effect on its area?
