Tuesday, 14 January 2014

Question of the Day No. 10

In measuring the sides of a rectangle, one side is taken 8% in excess, and the side is taken 5% less. Find the percentage of change in Area.

a) 2.6%     b) 13%     c) 3%     d) 2.75%     e) 9%
 
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  1. Answer and Explanation for Question no. 10

    Correct Answer is - 2.6%
    Explanation : There is shortcut to Calculate these types of Question
    If you found % changes two times you can use the simple formula
    That is = a+b+(ab/100)

    (Where a and b are % changes, Take positive Signs for increase and Negative signs for decrease)

    +8-5+(-40/100) = 3-.4 = 2.6%

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