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 44%

Shortcut - 20 + 20 + (20*20/100) = 44% increased

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