A towel, when bleached, lost 30% of its length and 25% of its breadth. What is the percentage decrease in area?	Pick
A) 24%	B) 30 %	C) 44%	D) 54%	E) 47.5%
percentage change in area   =(−30−25+(30×25)/100)%=−47.5%   i.e., area is decreased by 47.5%   ANSW47.5%R:47.5%
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A towel, when bleached, lost 30% of its length and 25% of its breadth. What is the percentage decrease in area?