Arithmetichard · Past Paper
The length of a rectangle is increased by 60%. By what percent should the width be decreased so as to maintain the same area?
A37.5%
B60%
C40%
DNone of these
✓ Correct Answer: A — 37.5%
Reduction = (60/160) * 100 = 3/8 * 100 = 37.5%.
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