Question

The length and breadth of a rectangle are increased by 25% and 32%, respectively. The percentage increase in the area of the resulting rectangle will be:

• A. 62%
• B. 60%
• C. 65%
• D. 64%

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 65%

Successive increase in a reactangle, 25 + 32 + (25 × 32)/100 = 65%