Question

the ratio of the volumes of two spheres is 27:8. find the ratio of their surface areas.

Answer 1

Hi,

Let the radii of the two Spears are

R and r,

Volumes of two Spears are V ,v

According to the problem given ,

V / v = 27 / 8

( 4/3 πR³ )/ ( 4/3πr³ ) = 27 / 8

After cancellation,

R³ / r³ = 3³ / 2³

(R / r )³ = ( 3 / 2 )³

R / r = 3 / 2 ------( 1 )

Let the ratios of the

Curved surface area of the


Spears = ( 4πR² ) / ( 4πr² )

= R² / r²

= ( R / r )²

= ( 3 / 2 )²

= 9 / 4

Therefore ,

Ratios of the curved surface area

of the Spears = 9 : 4

I hope this helps you.

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