Let the original side be x.
The side of new square = ![](img29.gif)
= ![](img30.gif)
Area of new square = ![](img31.gif)
Percentage fall in area = ![](img32.gif)
= 64%
Ans : C
In one hour Eric cleans
of the room.
In one hour Clayton cleans
of the room.
In one hour Eric and Clayton clean =
![](img36.gif)
Time taken to complete entire work = 3 1/3 hours.
Ans : B
Average speed when taken for the whole
journey =
where x is the speed during the first part and y is the speed during the second part of the journey
![](img38.gif)
Ans : A