Correct option is D
Given:
Original side of square = 7 cm
New side of square = 5 cm
Find: Percentage decrease in area
Formula Used:
Area of square = side2
Percentage decrease =
Solution:
Original area = 72 = 49 cm2
New area = 52 = 25 cm2
Decrease in area = 49 − 25 = 24 cm²
Percentage decrease = ≈ 48.98%
