The side length of a square is increased by $50/%$. by what percent is the area increased?

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Bram

9 February, 01:04

The side length of a square is increased by $50/%$. by what percent is the area increased?

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Alfredo Fitzpatrick · Answer 1

Assume side length of a square is: 2

Area = L^2 = 2x2 = 4

Increase that by 50% = 3x3 = 9

9-4 = 5 increase. So ask: what percentage of 4 equals to 5:

x/100 * 4 = 5

0.04x=5

x = 125

Increase = 125%