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If each side of a square is increased by 25%, then find the percentage change in its area.1. 33.33%2. 50%3. 40%4. 56.25%

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : 56.25%

GIVEN:

each side of a square is increased by 25%

FORMULA USED:

Area of square = (Side)2 sq. unit

CALCULATION:

Let the side of the square be a unit

⇒ Area = a2 sq. unit

side of a square is increased by 25%

⇒ New  side = 125a/100 

⇒ 5a/4

⇒ New area = (5a/4)2 

⇒ 25a2/16

⇒ Increased in area = (25a2/16 - a2)

⇒ 9a2/16

⇒ % increase in area = (9a2/16 × 1/a2 × 100)

⇒ 56.25%

∴ % increase in area = 56.25%



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