What is the % change in the area of a rectangle when its length increases by 35% and its width decreases by 35%?
Choose the correct choice from the following: A) 0% B) 20% increase C) 20% decrease D) 12% decrease E) Insufficient data
(135/10)*(65/10) = 8775/100~88 of original area   0.88 is a 12% decrease from 100/100 -&gt;12% decrease
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What is the % change in the area of a rectangle when its length increases by 35% and its width decreases by 35%?