Multiple choice If the side of a square is tripled, what will happen to its area? It will increase 4 times. It will increase 6 times. It will increase 9 times. It will increase 12 times. - Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation This is the correct answer. If the side of the square is tripled, new side = 3x Area = (3x) X 3x = 9x2 The area will be increased 9 times.