If the radius of a sphere is increased by 20%, its volume is increased by how much percent?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
20% = \(\frac{1}{5}\)
Ratio of radius ⇒ R : r = 5 : 6
Ratio of volumes = \(\frac{4}{3}\) \(\pi \)R3 : \(\frac{4}{3}\) \(\pi \)r3
= R3 : r3
= 53 : 63
= 125 : 216
Volume increased by = 216 - 125 = 91
Increased percentage = \(\frac{91}{125}\) × 100 = 72.8%