Q.The ratio of the volumes of two cubes is 4:125. What is the ratio of the surface areas of the two cubes? (a) 2:5 (b) 4:25 (c) 4:5 (d) 2:25
Answer: B
Let the side lengths of the two cubes be \(x\) and \(y\) respectively.
The ratio of their surface areas is \(6x^2 : 6y^2 = x^2 : y^2\).

And the ratio of their volumes is \(x^3 : y^3\).

Thus, \(x^3 : y^3 = 8 : 125\),
So, \(x : y = 2 : 5\),
Therefore, \(x^2 : y^2 = 4 : 25\).

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