Multiple choice

If the side of a square is increased by 40% then find the percentage change in the area of the square?

  1. 20% increase

  2. 100% increase

  3. 96% increase

  4. None of these

  5. Cannot be determined
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Let side be 10. Area = 100. New side = 14. New area = 196. Increase = 96%.

AI explanation

Let the original side of the square be 10, making the initial area 100. A 40% increase makes the new side 14, so the new area is 196. The area increases by 96, which is a 96% increase over the original area.

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