If the side of a square is increased by 30 %. Its area is increased by:_________?

A. 9 %
B. 30 %
C. 60 %
D. 69 %

Explanation:

Let, side = 100cm.

Area = (100 × 100) cm2 = 10000 cm2

New area = (130 × 130) cm2 = 16900 cm2

Increase in area = (6900/10000 ×100) % = 69 %