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If the length of a rectangle is doubled and the width is halved, what is the change in area?

A. No change
B. Increase by 50%
C. Decrease by 50%
D. Double

Explanation:

Area = length × width. Doubling length and halving width results in no change in the area. Other options are incorrect.

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