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

The length of a rectangle is increased by 60%. By what percent would t

1.	The length of a rectangle is increased by 60%. By what percent would the width have to be decreased so as to maintain the same area ?
A.	$37\frac{1}{2}\% $$
B.	$60\% $$
C.	$75\% $$
D.	$120\% $$
Answer» B. $60\% $$

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