A gardener increased the area of his rectangular garden by increasing its length by 40% and decreasing its width by 20%. The area of the new garden

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A.has increased by 20%.
B.has increased by 12%.Correct
C.has increased by 8%.
D.is exactly the same as the old area.
Explanation & Solution

Correct Option: (B) has increased by 12%.

Calculate alterations in dimensions and resultant areas for complation.

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A gardener increased the area of his rectangular garden by increasing its length by 40% and decreasing its width by 20%. The area of the new garden

A.has increased by 20%.
B.has increased by 12%.सही
C.has increased by 8%.
D.is exactly the same as the old area.

सही उत्तर: (B) has increased by 12%.

Calculate alterations in dimensions and resultant areas for complation.

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