Question

The length and breadth of a square are increased by 30% and 20% respectively. The area of the rectangle so formed exceeds the area of the square by

• A. 46 %
• B. 66 %
• C. 42 %
• D. 56 %

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 56 %

Percentage increase in area $=(30+20+\frac{30\times{20}}{100})$ = 56 %