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2024 · Q56

The length, breadth and height of a cuboid are increased by 10%, 20% and 50% respectively. What is the percentage increase in volume of the cuboid?

Elementary MathematicsMensuration
  1. A100%
  2. B99%
  3. C98%
  4. D50%

Explanation

The new volume is 1.1 × 1.2 × 1.5 = 1.98 times the old volume. That is an increase of 98%. Hence the answer is option (c).