Let original radius`= R, New radius `= 150/100 R` `= 3/2 R.` Original Surface area `= 4 π R^2` New surface area `= 4 π (3/2 R)^2` `= 9 π R^2` :. Increase`= ((5 π R^2)/(4 π R^2) xx 100)%` `= 125%.`