Mensurationhard · Past Paper
How many times does the surface area of a sphere increase if its radius is tripled?
A3 times
B6 times
C9 times
D27 times
✓ Correct Answer: C — 9 times
Area ∝ r². (3r)² = 9r². Area increases 9 times.
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