In the expression ab2, the values of both variables a and b are decreased by 20%. By this, the value of the expression is decreased by
Correct Answer: Option C
The given expression is ab2. Given that, value of both expression is decreased by 20%, then
On decreasing a by 20% ⇒ new a = a – a × (20/100) = a – (a/5) = 4a/5
Similarly, new b = 4b/5
So now, expression ab2 will become \(\left( {\frac{{4a}}{5}} \right){\left( {\frac{{4b}}{5}} \right)^2} = \frac{{64}}{{125}}a{b^2}\)
Change in the value of expression = new expression – old expression
⇒ Change in the value of expression = \(a{b^2} - \frac{{64}}{{125}}a{b^2} = \frac{{61}}{{125}}a{b^2}\)
% decrease in the given expression = (change in expression)/(old expression) × 100
% decrease in the given expression \(= \frac{{\frac{{61}}{{125}}a{b^2}}}{{a{b^2}}} \times 100 = \frac{{61}}{{125}} \times 100 = 48.8\% \;\)
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