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The contrapositive of the following statement, “If the side of a square doubles, then its area increases four times”, is :

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  1. A.If the side of a square is not doubled, then its area does not increase four times.
  2. B.If the area of a square increases four times, then its side is doubled.
  3. C.If the area of a square increases four times, then its side is not doubled.
  4. D.If the area of a square does not increase four times, then its side is not doubled.correct

Answer

D. If the area of a square does not increase four times, then its side is not doubled.

Explanation

Contrapositive of p $$ \to $$ q is $$ \sim $$q $$ \to $$ $$ \sim $$p. Here, Let p = Side of a square is doubles. q = Area of square increases four times. $$ \therefore $$ $$ \sim $$q $$ \to $$ $$ \sim $$p = If the area of a square does not increase four times, then its side is not doubled.

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