A student was asked to measure the length and breadth of a rectangle. By mistake, he measured the length 20% less and the breath 10% more. if its original area is 200 sq cm, then find the area after this measurement?

176 sq cm
206 sq cm
226 sq cm
316 sq cm

Correct Answer: 176 sq cm

Explanation:

Net effect on area = -20 + 10 + [(-20 )(10)/100] %
= (-10 - 2) % = -12%
Now, after this mistake new area = (100 - 12)% of 200
= (88/100) x 200
= 176 sq cm

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