By Mansi Yadav

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The ratio of the volumes of two hemispheres is 27: 64. What is the ratio of their total surface areas?

  1. 3:4

  2. 9:16

  3. 27:64

  4. 81:256

Answer: B

Solution

Solution: The volume of a hemisphere is proportional to \(r^3\). Thus, the ratio of radii is \(\sqrt[3]{27}:\sqrt[3]{64}=3:4\). Total surface area of a hemisphere \(=3\pi r^2\), so the ratio of total surface areas is \(3^2:4^2=9:16\). Trick: Convert the volume ratio to a radius ratio by taking cube roots, then square the radius ratio.

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