A square has a side of 8cm. The area of the square increases by 50%. Work out the percentage increase in the length of the side.

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Elis [28]

3 years ago

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A square has a side of 8cm. The area of the square increases by 50%. Work out the percentage increase in the length of the side.

Please explain fully how u do it

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sertanlavr [38] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-15T21:39:25+03:00

sertanlavr [38]3 years ago

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Because the side has to be increased by 50%
you find half of 8, which is 4 and you add 8+4 because you add the increased amount
8+4=12
you then just find the area.... so 12x12= 144