If each side of a cube is decreased by 19%, then decrease in surface area is?
Correct Answer: 34.39%
Explanation:
Here, x = y = -19%
According to the formula,
Percentage decrease in surface area
= [x + y + xy/100]%
= [- 19 - 19 + (-19) x (-19) /100]%
=[-38 + 361/100]%
= [-38 + 3.61]% = -34.39 %
