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If the side of a square is increased by 25%, then how much percent does its area get increased ?
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- 125
- 156.25
- 50
- 56.25
Correct Option: D
Let area 100 m2
Then, side = 10 m
New side = 125 % of 10
= (125/100) x 10
= 12.5 m
New area = 12.5 x 12.5 m2
=(12.5)2 sq. m
∴ Increase in area = (12.5)2 - (10)2 m2
= 22.5 x 2.5 m2
=56.25 m2
% Increase = 56.25 %
