A circular flower bed has diameter 4m. The flower bed is increased so that the diameter is now 12m. How many times larger is the new flower bed?
A
9
B
3
C
32
D
8
Correct Answer: 9
In case of a circle, Area ∝ (diameter)2 So, A2/A1 = d22/d12 or, A2 = d22/d12 x A1 = 122/42 x A1 = 9 A1