Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Mensuration: 3D

Question:

If the volume of a sphere is 179$\frac{2}{3}$ m3, what is its surface area ?

Options:

221 m2

154 m2

144 m2

151 m2

Correct Answer:

154 m2

Explanation:

We know that,

Volume of a sphere = \(\frac{4}{3}\) πr3

Surface area of a sphere = 4πr2

\(\frac{4}{3}\) πr3 = 179$\frac{2}{3}$

\(\frac{4}{3}\) πr3 = \(\frac{539}{3}\)

= 4πr3 = 539

= 4 × \(\frac{22}{7}\) × r3 = 539

= 4 × \(\frac{2}{7}\) × r3 = 49

= r3 = 49×\(\frac{7}{8}\) 

= r = 3.5

Surface area = 4 × \(\frac{22}{7}\)  × 3.52 = 154 m2