Correct option is C
Length reduced by 7% => becomes 93%
Breadth reduced by 7% => becomes 93%
New area = 0.93 × 0.93 = 0.8649
Decrease = 1 − 0.8649 = 0.1351 = 13.51%
Louis bought a new plot which needs to be fenced immediately. Due to this, the length as well as the breadth of the rectangular working place is reduced by 7%. Find the % decrease in the area.
Length reduced by 7% => becomes 93%
Breadth reduced by 7% => becomes 93%
New area = 0.93 × 0.93 = 0.8649
Decrease = 1 − 0.8649 = 0.1351 = 13.51%
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