SOLUTION: if the dimensions of a square are increased 10%, by what percent is teh area increased?

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Question 837247: if the dimensions of a square are increased 10%, by what percent is teh area increased?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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if the dimensions of a square are increased 10%, by what percent is the area increased?
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Original area = s^2
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New area = (1.1s)^2 = 1.21s^2
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Amount of increase:: 21%
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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