$\triangle ABC$ has side lengths 6, 8 and 10, as shown.  Each of the side lengths of $\triangle ABC$ is increased by $50\%$, forming a new triangle, $\triangle DEF$.  What is the area of $\triangle DEF?$
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$\triangle ABC$ has side lengths 6, 8 and 10, as shown.  Each of the side lengths of $\triangle ABC$ is increased by $50\%$, forming a new triangle, $\triangle DEF$.  What is the area of $\triangle DEF?$
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$\triangle ABC$ has side lengths 6, 8 and 10, as shown.  Each of the side lengths of $\triangle ABC$ is increased by $50\%$, forming a new triangle, $\triangle DEF$.  What is the area of $\triangle DEF?$
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