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The length of a rectangle is increased by 60%. By what percent would the width have to be reduced to maintain the same area ?

A

`37 (1)/(2)%`

B

60%

C

75%

D

120%

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  • The length of a rectangle is increased by 60% . By what percent would the width have to be decreased to maintain the same area ?

    A
    `37 1/2%`
    B
    `60%`
    C
    `75%`
    D
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    `32%`
    C
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    D
    None of these

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    1.25
    B
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    C
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    D
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