Two quantities A and B are such that B varies directly as square of A. When A is increased by 20%, what percentage increase in B.

      

Two quantities A and B are such that B varies directly as square of A. When A is increased by 20%, what percentage
increase in B.

  

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sharon kalunda answered the question on May 3, 2019 at 06:43

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