If the length and width of a rectangular garden plot were each increased by 20 percent , what would be the percent increase in the area of the plot?

If the length and width of a rectangular garden plot were each increased by 20 percent , what would be the percent increase in the area of the plot? Correct Answer 20%

A + B + AB/100 = 20 + 20 + 400/100 = 20 + 20 + 4 = 44

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