Question

If each side of a equilateral triangle tripled what is the percentage increase in area

Answer 1

If the side of the triangle is tripled ⇒ Perimeter is tripled ⇒ Area is tripled² = 9 times = 900%

Answer: The area of the triangle is increased by 900%

Answer 2

Answer:

The above answer is wrong.

The correct answer is 800%.

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