SOLUTION: L=MN,what is the percentage increase in L if M increases by 15% and N increases by 20% ?

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Question 135769: L=MN,what is the percentage increase in L if M increases by 15% and N increases by 20% ?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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L=MN,what is the percentage increase in L if M increases by 15% and N increases by 20% ?
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Start: L=MN
After change: L=(1.15M)(1.2N) = 1.38MN
There is a 38% increase in L.
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Stan H.