Mensurationhard · Past Paper
If the side of a cube increases by 10%, find the percentage increase in its surface area.
A10%
B20%
C21%
D11%
✓ Correct Answer: C — 21%
New area = 6(1.1a)² = 6(1.21a²) = 1.21 * Original Area. Increase = 21%.
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