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the length and width of a rectangle are each increased by 20%. by what percent is the rectangles area increased?
11 years ago

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Steve
A = lw
(1.2*l)(1.2*w) = 1.44*lw = 1.44A
So, the area has increased by 44%
11 years ago

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