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A circular logo is enlarged to fit a t-shirt. The new diameter is 100% larger than the original. By what percentage has the area of the logo increased?

a) 100%
b) 200%
c) 300%
d) 400%

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Final answer:

The area of a circular logo increases by 300% when the diameter is enlarged to be 100% larger than the original, quadrupling the original area.

Step-by-step explanation:

When a circular logo's diameter is increased by 100%, it means the new diameter is twice as large as the original. Since the area of a circle is proportional to the square of its diameter, if you double the diameter, you quadruple (increase by a factor of four) the area.

The original area of the circle can be represented by πr2, where r is the radius. When the diameter is 100% larger, the new radius is twice the original radius. So the new area will be π(2r)2 = π4r2 = 4 × the original area.

Therefore, the area of the logo has increased by 300%, which is a threefold increase plus the original area.

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