A circular disc's radius is decreased by 10%. What is the percentage decrease…

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A circular disc's radius is decreased by 10%. What is the percentage decrease in its area?

  1. A.

    10%

  2. B.

    19%

  3. C.

    18%

  4. D.

    15%

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Correct answer: B

If the radius becomes 90% of the original, the area becomes 0.9 x 0.9 = 0.81 of the original. Hence the decrease is 19%.

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