The length of a rectangle is increased by 25% and its breadth is decreased by 15%. What is the effect on its area?
Options:
(A) 1288
(B) 1299
(C) 10625
(D) 10000
(E) 2887 Think first, then make a decision. Some random thoughts:
100 * 100 = 10000
125 * 85 = 10625 So the answer is (C).