If the area of a square is increased by 44%, retaining its

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If the area of a square is increased by 44%, retaining its shape as a square, each of its sides increases by :

1. 19%
2. 21%
3. 22%
4. 20%

Correct Option: D

Increase in each side = x% (let)

∴ 2x +	x²	= 44
	100

If x = 20

∴2x +	x²	= 2 × 20 +	400	= 44%
	100		100