LENGTH and width be \[L\] & B respectively. Then the initial area\[=l\times b\] According to the question, New length and width will be \[2L\] and \[2b\] respectively. \[\therefore \] New area\[=2l\times 2b=4lb\] Increment in area \[=\frac{4lb-lb}{lb}\times 100%=300%.\]