In this task, you need to answer the given multiple-choice question on geometry. Classify your answers into 'a', 'b', 'c', 'd', and 'e'.

Problem: if a 2 cm cube is cut into 1 cm cubes , then what is the percentage increase in the surface area of the resulting cubes ? 
Options: a ) 50 % , b ) 100 % , c ) 150 % , d ) 200 % , e ) 250 %

Show your work and conclude with the exact phrasing "Therefore, the final answer is [answer]." where [answer] is just the final number or expression that solves the problem.
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b