Tripling the linear size of an object multiplies its area by
A)3 and its volume by 9.
B)9 and its volume by 18.
C)9 and its volume by 27.
D)27 and its volume by 81.
E)none of the above

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When the linear size of an object is tripled, its area is multiplied by 9 (3^2) and its volume is multiplied by 27 (3^3). Therefore, option C is the correct choice.

Tripling the Linear Size of an Object Multiplies Its Area