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The surface area of a sphere is reduced by 75%. By what percentage did the radius decrease?
A75%
B25%
C50%
D12.5%
✓ Correct Answer: C — 50%
Area becomes 1/4th. Since Area ∝ r², r becomes 1/2 of original. Decrease is 50%.
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