QuestionYossi's square garage had $282 \mathrm{ft}^{2}$. After a $50\%$ increase in area, find the original and new side lengths and percent increase.

Studdy Solution
Calculate the percent increase in the length of one side.
$$Percent\, increase = \frac{20.6\, ft -16.8\, ft}{16.8\, ft} \times100\% \approx22.6\%$$The original side length was approximately16.8 ft, the new side length is approximately20.6 ft, and the percent increase in the length of one side is approximately22.6%.