GeometryQuestion 436 of 550

The side of a square grows by 50%. By what percent does its area grow?

  1. 50 %
  2. 100 %
  3. 125 %
  4. 75 %
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Correct answer: 125 %

Take a side of 10. The area is 100. The new side is 15 and the new area is 225. The growth is 125, so 125%.

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