SAT Math

Category - Geometry and Measurement

If the radius of a circle is doubled, how many times is the area increased?
  1. 2
  2. 3
  3. 4
  4. 5
  5. 6
Explanation
Answer: C - The radius of a circle is increased 4 times. Denote the radius of a circle with r, the area of circle with A, a doubled radius with r1 and the new area of circle with A1.
r1=2r
A1= r12 π = (2r)2 π = 4r2 π = 4A
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