Problema Solution

If the side of a square will increased by 150 percent, what is the corresponding increased in perimeter?

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Let

x is the side of the square before increase

4x is the perimeter of the square before increase

1.5x is the side of the square after 150% increase

4*1.5x = 6x is the perimeter of the square after 150% increase of the side

We will find the increase in percentage by dividing the new perimeter with the old:

(6x)/(4x) = 6/4 = 1.5 or 150%

The corresponding perimeter will increase by 150%.