A new queen size bed sheet measures 210cm by 240 cm. The lenght and width shrinks by 2 percent after the first wash

a. What are the dimensions of the sheet after washing
b. What is the percent decrease in the area of the sheet

2 answers

A) .98(210) and .98(240)

B) (210)(240)
(.98)(210)(.98)(240)

Percent decrease = diff in your two answer/ original (210)(240)
a) 205.8cm by 235.2cm b)3.96%
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