A square is enlarged by multiplying each of its dimensions by 3. Based on this information, which statement is true?
A. The perimeter of the new square is 9 times the perimeter of the original square.
B. The perimeter of the new square is 3 times the perimeter of the original square.
C. The perimeter of the new square is 12 times the perimeter of the original square.
D. The perimeter of the new square is 8 times the perimeter of the original square.