For a certain reaction, the rate = k[A] 2[B] , when the initial concentration of A is tripled keeping concentration of B constant, the initial rate would

1. A. Decrease by a factor of nine
2. B. Increase by a factor of six
3. C. Increase by a factor of nine
4. D. Increase by a factor of three

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