If the sides of a rectangle are increased by 35%, what is the percentage increase in the area?	Choose the correct choice from the following answers
A) 38.25%	B) 40.25%	C) 82.25%	D) 50%	E) 65%
If sides are a and b, after increase sides would be 1.35a and 1.35 b.   Percentage increase in area = (1.35a*1.35b - ab) *100/ab = 82.25   Answer : 82.25%
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If the sides of a rectangle are increased by 35%, what is the percentage increase in the area?