In a right circular cylinder, the ratio of curved surface area to total surface area is 1 : 2. If the total surface area is 616 cm^2, find the volume of the cylinder.
Aptitude
Volume and Surface Area
Difficulty: Medium
Choose an option
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A1632 cm3
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B1078 cm3
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C1232 cm3
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D1848 cm3
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ENone of these
Answer
Correct Answer: 1078 cm3
Explanation
Introduction / Context:We are given a relationship between curved surface area (CSA) and total surface area (TSA) for a cylinder and its TSA value. From the ratio, we deduce a relation between radius and height, then compute volume.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- CSA : TSA = 1 : 2.
- TSA = 616 cm^2.
- Standard formulas apply.
Concept / Approach:
- CSA = 2πrh.
- TSA = CSA + 2πr^2 = 2πrh + 2πr^2.
- Given TSA = 2 * CSA ⇒ 2πrh + 2πr^2 = 4πrh ⇒ r = h.
- With r = h, TSA = 4πr^2 ⇒ solve for r.
- Volume V = πr^2h = πr^3 with h = r.
Step-by-Step Solution:
4πr^2 = 616 ⇒ r^2 = 616 / (4π)Take π = 22/7 ⇒ 4π = 88/7 ⇒ r^2 = 616 * 7 / 88 = 49 ⇒ r = 7 cmh = r = 7 cm ⇒ V = πr^2h = (22/7)*49*7 = 22*49 = 1078 cm^3Verification / Alternative check:Compute CSA = 2πrh = 2*(22/7)*7*7 = 308 cm^2; TSA = 616 cm^2 satisfies the 1:2 ratio exactly.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- 1632, 1232, 1848 cm^3: Do not follow from the r = h constraint with the given TSA.
- None of these: Not applicable since 1078 cm^3 is exact.
Common Pitfalls:
- Misapplying the TSA formula (forgetting the two bases).
- Not reducing the ratio properly to r = h.
Final Answer:1078 cm^3