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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Vu Luu · Answer 1 · 2017-09-09T11:23:46+0000

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

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