The length of a rectangle is increased by 45% and its breadth is decreased by 20%. What is the effect on its area?
Options:
(A) 1288
(B) 1299
(C) 1000
(D) 10000
(E) 11600 Stream of consciousness first, then make a decision:
100 * 100 = 10000
145 * 80 = 11600
Thus, the answer is (E).