Q.If the volumes of two cones are in the ratio 2:3 and the ratio of their base radii is 1:2, then what is the ratio of their heights? (a) 3:8 (b) 8:3 (c) 3:4 (d) 4:3
Answer: B
Let the heights be \(h_1\) and \(h_2\), and the base radii be \(r\) and \(2r\) respectively. \[ \therefore\ \frac{1}{3} \pi r^2 h_1 : \frac{1}{3} \pi (2r)^2 h_2 = 2 : 3 \] i.e., \[ r^2 h_1 : 4r^2 h_2 = 2 : 3 \] i.e., \[ \frac{h_1}{4h_2} = \frac{2}{3} \] i.e., \[ \frac{h_1}{h_2} = \frac{8}{3} \] \(h_1 : h_2 = 8 : 3\).
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