If the height of a triangle is increased by 40% and its base is decreased by 25%, what will be the effect on its area?

Subject: Mathematics | Topic: Arithmetic | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

1. (A) 5% increase
2. (B) 5% decrease
3. (C) 2% increase
4. (D) 2% decrease

Verified Answer

Option (A): 5% increase

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