Q. Each edge of a cube is increased by 40%. The percentage increase in the surface area is? Share with your friends Share 2 Priyanka Kedia answered this Hence, percentage increase in the surface area is 96%. 18 View Full Answer Abhinav Verma answered this Let the edge of cube = aSurface area = 6a2New edge = 140a / 100 = 1.4aNew Surface Area = 6*(1.4a)2 = 6*1.96a2 = 11.76a2Increase in surface area = (11.76 - 6)a2 / 6a2 * 100=> (5.76 / 6) * 100= 0.96 * 100= 96%Ans: 96%CheersBest of Luck 9