The length of a rectangle is halved, while its breadth is tripled. Whatis the % change in area? Choose the correct choice
A) 30%	B) 40%	C) 50percent	D) 60%	E) 70%
Let original length = x and original breadth   New length = x .   2   New breadth = 3y.   New area = x x 3y = 3 xy.   2 2   Increase % = 1 xy x 1 x 100 % = 50%.   2 xy   50percent
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The length of a rectangle is halved, while its breadth is tripled. Whatis the % change in area?