Question:If the radius of a sphere is doubled, then its surface area is increased by :
A `50%`
B `100%`
C `200%`
D `300%`
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+ Answer
D
+ ExplanationLet original radius be R. Then, original area`= 4π R^2.`
New radius`= 2R,` New area`= 4π (2R)^2`
`= 16 π R^2.`
Increase %`= ((12π R^2)/(4π R^2) xx 100)%`
`= 300%`.