The length of a rectangle is increased by $60 \%$. By what percent would the width have to be decreased so as to maintain the same area?

  • A
    $37 \frac{1}{2} \%$
  • B
    $60 \%$
  • C
    $75 \%$
  • D
    $120 \%$

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