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Question : If the radius of a circle is increased by 50%, then what will be the percentage increase in the area of the circle?

Option 1: 225

Option 2: 125

Option 3: 150

Option 4: 175


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Correct Answer: 125


Solution : Let the radius of the original circle = $r$
So, the area of the original circle = $\pi r^2$
Radius of circle after 50% increase = $r+\frac{50r}{100} =1.5r$
Area of new circle = $\pi \times 1.5^2 = 2.25r^2$
Percentage increase in area
= $\frac{2.25\pi r^2- \pi r^2}{\pi ^2}\times 100$
= 125%
Hence, the correct answer is 125.

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