The length and breadth of a rectangle are increased by 8% and 5%, respectively. By how much percentage will the area of the rectangle increase?

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  1. 13.4%
  2. 15.4%
  3. 12.4%
  4. 16.4%

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Option 1 : 13.4%
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Given:

The length and breadth of a rectangle are increased by 8% and 5%, respectively. 

Concept used:

Final percentage change after two successive increments of A% and B% = 

Calculation:

Final percentage increment in area =  = 13.4%

∴ The area will increase by 13.4%.

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