Question: A rectangular field is 50 meters long and 30 meters wide. What is the percentage increase in area if the length is increased by 20%?
Options:
Correct Answer: 20
Solution:
Original area = 50 Γ 30 = 1500 sq. meters; New length = 50 Γ 1.2 = 60 meters; New area = 60 Γ 30 = 1800 sq. meters; Percentage increase = ((1800 - 1500) / 1500) Γ 100 = 20%.