If the height of a triangle is decreased by $40 \%$ and its base is increased by $40 \%$,what will be the effect on its area?

  • A
    No change
  • B
    $8 \% \text{ decrease}$
  • C
    $16 \% \text{ decrease}$
  • D
    $16 \% \text{ increase}$

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