Question:

If each side of a rectangle is increased by \(10\%\), then which of the following will represent the increased area of a rectangle?

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If both dimensions of a rectangle increase by \(10\%\), area becomes \(1.1\times 1.1=1.21\), so area increases by \(21\%\).
Updated On: Jun 6, 2026
  • \(28\%\)
  • \(21\%\)
  • \(22\%\)
  • \(25\%\)
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Concept:
Area of a rectangle is: \[ A=l\times b \] If both length and breadth are increased, the new area is found by multiplying the increased dimensions.

Step 1: Assume original length and breadth.

Let the original length be \(l\) and breadth be \(b\). Original area: \[ A=lb \]

Step 2: Increase each side by \(10\%\).

New length: \[ l+\frac{10}{100}l=1.1l \] New breadth: \[ b+\frac{10}{100}b=1.1b \]

Step 3: Find new area.
\[ A'=1.1l\times 1.1b \] \[ A'=1.21lb \]

Step 4: Find percentage increase.
\[ \text{Increase}=A'-A \] \[ =1.21lb-lb \] \[ =0.21lb \] Percentage increase: \[ \frac{0.21lb}{lb}\times 100=21\% \] \[ \therefore \text{Correct Answer is (B)} \]
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