Mensurationeasy · Past Paper
If the side of a cube is doubled, how many times will its total surface area increase?
A2 times
B4 times
C6 times
D8 times
✓ Correct Answer: B — 4 times
Area is proportional to the square of the side. (2a)² = 4a², so it increases 4 times.
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