Arithmetichard · Past Paper
What is the percentage increase in area of a circle if its radius is doubled?
A100%
B200%
C300%
D400%
✓ Correct Answer: C — 300%
Original Area = PI*r^2. New Area = PI*(2r)^2 = 4*PI*r^2. Increase = 300%.
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