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ibps-rrb-oa 2017 · Question 2 of 56

The length of a rectangle is increased by 49.99%.While its breadth is decreased by 10.01%. Then find the percentage change in area.

  1. A(a) 35% increaseCorrect
  2. B(b) 45% increase
  3. C(c) 25% increase
  4. D(d) 30% increase
  5. E(e) None of these

Answer: A. (a) 35% increase

Explanation

Let initially length = l, Breadth = b Area = lb New area = 1.5 l × 0.9b = 1.35 lb Percentage increase = 35%

Source: IBPS RRB Office Assistant Prelims 2017 Paper (with Answers & Solutions) - Examrace · memory-based

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