Question

if the side of the square is reduced by 50%what percent reduction will take place in the area of square.​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Answer 2

Answer:

75%

Step-by-step explanation:

area = s²

if s is s/2

area = (s/2)² = s²/4

Now,

taking proportions,

(s²/4)/s² = (100-x)/100

(1/4) = (100-x)/100

100/4 = 100-x

25 = 100-x

x = 100-25

x = 75%