If the area of a rectangular plot increases by 30% while its breadth remains the same, what will be the ratio of the new area to the old area?
If the area of a rectangular plot increases by 30% while its breadth remains the same, what will be the ratio of the new area to the old area?
Explanation
Old area = A
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New area = A + 30% of A = 1.3A
So, the ratio of new area : old area =
10