Mathematics
Medium
Question
A gardener increases the area of his rectangular garden by increasing its length by 40% and decreasing by 20%. The area of the new garden?
A
Has increase by 20%
B
Has increase by 12%
✓ Official correct answer
C
Has increase b 8%
D
Is exactly the same as the old area
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A
Has increase by 20%
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B
Has increase by 12%
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C
Has increase b 8%
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D
Is exactly the same as the old area
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