If the height of a triangle is decreased by 40% and its base is increased by 40% , what will be the effect on its area?
A
No change
B
8% decrease
C
16% decrease
D
16% increase
Correct Answer: 16% decrease
Area2Area1 = 12×.60A×1.4B12×A×B = .84 Area2 = .84 of Area1 . = (1. - .16) of Area1. ∴ 16% decrease.