Correct Answer: 91/11 %
Explanation:
Let base = b and altitude = h
Then, Area = b x h
But New base = 110b / 100 = 11b / 10
Let New altitude = H
Then,
Decrese = (h - 10h /11 )
= h / 11
∴ Required decrease per cent
= (h/11) x (1 / h ) x 100 %
= 91/11 %
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