If the altitude of a triangle is increased by 10% while

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If the altitude of a triangle is increased by 10% while its area remains same, its corresponding base will have to be decreased by

Let the base of triangle be decreased by x%.
According to the question,

10 - x -	10x	= 0
	100

[∵ Area remains same]

⇒ x +	x	= 10
	10

⇒	10x + x	= 10 ⇒	11x	= 10
	10		10

⇒ x =	100	= 9	1	%
	11		11