What is the % change in the area of a rectangle when its length increases by 60% and its width decreases by 60%?
Options:
(A) 0%
(B) 20% increase
(C) 36% decrease
(D) 1% decrease
(E) Insufficient data Stream of consciousness:
(16/10)*(4/10) = 64/100 of original area
64/100 is a 36% decrease from 100/100 ->
Thus, the answer is (C).