Percentage Change in Area

Percentage Change in Area

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The length of a rectangle is decreased by \(5\%\) and its width is increased by \(8\%\).

Calculate the percentage change in its area, stating clearly if there is an increase or decrease.

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Answer:\(2.6\%\) increase

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