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If the length of a rectangle is increased by 10% and its breadth is decreased by 10%, the change in its area will be

A1% increase

B1% decrease

C10% increase

DNo change

Answer:

B. 1% decrease

Read Explanation:

1% decrease Required change in area =(-10 X 10)/100= -1%


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