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The Radius of Two Spheres Are in the Ratio of 1 : 3. Find the Ratio Between Their Volume. - Mathematics

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Question

The radius of two spheres are in the ratio of 1 : 3. Find the ratio between their volume.

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Solution

Let the radius of two sphere number is r1 and r2.

∵ `r_1/r_2 = 1/3`

Volumes of spheres,
V1 = `4/3 πr_1^3`
  and V2 = `4/3 πr_2^3` 

Now,

`V_1/V_2 = (r_1^3)/(r_2^3) = (r_1/r_2)^3`

`= (1/3)^3 = 1/27`

∴ V1 : V2 = 1: 27
Hence, the volume of two spheres are in the ratio of 1: 27.

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