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If each side of a square is increased by 20%. Find the percentage increase in its area.

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Correct Option: 4

If side increases by 20%, new side =1.2s= 1.2s. New area =(1.2s)2=1.44s2= (1.2s)^2 = 1.44s^2. Increase =0.44s2= 0.44s^2, which is 44% of s2s^2.

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