SOLUTION: The sides of a square are increased by 200%. By what percent did its area increase?

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Question 1067434: The sides of a square are increased by 200%. By what percent did its area increase?
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The sides of a square are increased by 200%. By what percent did its area increase?
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200% increase --> 3 times the length
--> 9 times the area
800% increase