Question: If the radius of a circle is increased by 50%, by what percentage does the area of the circle increase?
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Correct Answer: 75%
Solution:
The area of a circle is given by A = πr². If the radius is increased by 50%, the new radius is 1.5r. The new area is A\' = π(1.5r)² = 2.25πr². The increase in area is (2.25 - 1) = 1.25 times the original area, which is a 125% increase.