If the length and width of a rectangular plot were increased by 20 percent, then what would be the percent increase in the area of the plot?
A
20%
B
40%
C
44%
D
10%
Correct Answer: 44%
Short - cut Method A + B + AB /100 = 20 + 20 + (20× 20)/100 = 40 + 4 = 44 or 44%