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The side of square ABD is `20%` longer than the side of square PQRS. By what percentage is the area of ABCD more than the area of PQRS?

A

`20%`

B

`24%`

C

`40%`

D

`44%`

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(i) Let a side of the square be 10 units.
(ii) Let the side of square PQRS be 10 cm, then side of square ABCD is 12 cm.
(iii) Find the areas of PQRS and ABCD and find the required percentage.
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