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The length of a rectangle is increased by a=30%  and breadth is decreased by b=25%  . What is the percentage change in the area of the rectangle?
Options:
A .  2.5%  increase
B .  2.5%  decrease
C .  5%  increase
D .   None of these
Answer: Option B
:
B
Answer = option b
Initial area =l×b
Final area =1.3l×0.75b
=0.975l×b
% change =(10.975)×100=2.5% decrease

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