Common percentage misconception! Does the area of the rectangle stay the same? @bprpmathbasics
Common percentage misconception! Does the area of the rectangle stay the same? @bprpmathbasics
Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Here's a classic tricky percentage question that many algebra would get it wrong at first. A rectangle's length is increased by 20% and its width is decreased by 20%. What happens to its area?
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Common percentage misconception! Does the area of the rectangle stay the same?

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