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A sphere and a cube have equal total surface areas. The ratio of the volume of the sphere to that of the cube is:

Answer: √(6/π).

  • A √(π/6)
  • B √(6/π)
  • C 6/π
  • D π/6

Correct answer: B. √(6/π)

Explanation: Setting 4πr² = 6a² and forming the volume ratio gives √(6/π).

Cylinder, Cone, SphereV=πr²hCSA=2πrhV=⅓πr²hCSA=πrlV=4/3πr³SA=4πr²

Three standard 3D solids and their key formulas: a cylinder's volume scales with the full height, a cone's volume is exactly one-third of the cylinder with the same base and height, and a sphere's volume and surface area both follow distinct r-based formulas worth memorising separately.

Concept context

Perimeters, areas, and volumes of 2D and 3D shapes

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