A man measuring a rectangle "x" meters by "y" meters, makes each side 15% too small. By how many percent will his estimate for the area be too small? Select the correct response: 27.75% 23.55% 25.67% 72.25%

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A man measuring a rectangle "x" meters by "y" meters, makes each side 15% too small. By how many percent will his estimate for the area be too small?
Select the correct response:
27.75%
23.55%
25.67%
72.25%
Transcribed Image Text:A man measuring a rectangle "x" meters by "y" meters, makes each side 15% too small. By how many percent will his estimate for the area be too small? Select the correct response: 27.75% 23.55% 25.67% 72.25%
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