The length of a rectangle is increased by 25% and its breadth is decreased by 20%. What is the effect on its area?
Options:
(A) 10000
(B) 18999
(C) 16990
(D) 16007
(E) 16991 Let's think first. Stream of consciousness:
user
100 * 100 = 10000
125 * 80 = 10000
So, the answer is (A).
assistant