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If the diameters of a circle is increased by 100% . Its area is increased by?

Correct Answer: 300%

Explanation:

Original area = π(d/2)2
= (πd2) / 4
New area = π(2d/2)2
= πd2
Increase in area = (πd2 - πd2/4)
= 3πd2/4
∴ Required increase percent
= [(3πd2)/4 x 4/(πd2) x 100]%
= 300%


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