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The area of a circle increases by what percent if its radius is doubled?
A100%
B200%
C300%
D400%
✓ Correct Answer: C — 300%
New Area = pi * (2r)^2 = 4 * pi * r^2. Increase = 4 - 1 = 3 times = 300%.
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