SOLUTION: Given two circles, the larger one has a diameter that is thrice that of the smaller circle. How many times larger is the area of the larger circle? a. 3 b. 5 c. 8 d. 9

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Question 355249: Given two circles, the larger one has a diameter that is thrice that of the smaller circle. How many times larger is the area of the larger circle?
a. 3
b. 5
c. 8
d. 9

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Area is a function of diameter squared.
--> 3^2 = 9 times the area