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If the length of a rectangle is increased by `15%` and the breadth is decreased by `12%`, what is the percentage change in the area of the rectangle ?

A

`2.4%` decrease

B

`1.2%` increase

C

`1.8%` decrease

D

`1.2%` decrease

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B
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