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MediumMCQ
Three cubes of a metal whose edges are in the ratio $3:4:5$ are melted and converted into a single cube whose diagonal is $12\sqrt{3} \, \text{cm}$. Find the edges of the three cubes (in $\text{cm}$).
A
$10, 8, 6$
B
$10, 6, 8$
C
$6, 8, 10$
D
$6, 6, 6$

Solution

(C) Let the edges of the three cubes be $3x, 4x,$ and $5x \, \text{cm}$ respectively.
The volume of the three cubes is $V = (3x)^3 + (4x)^3 + (5x)^3 = 27x^3 + 64x^3 + 125x^3 = 216x^3 \, \text{cm}^3$.
Let the side of the new single cube be $a$. The volume of this new cube is $a^3 = 216x^3$,which implies $a = 6x$.
The diagonal of a cube with side $a$ is given by $d = a\sqrt{3}$.
Given that the diagonal is $12\sqrt{3} \, \text{cm}$,we have $a\sqrt{3} = 12\sqrt{3}$,so $a = 12 \, \text{cm}$.
Since $a = 6x$,we have $6x = 12$,which gives $x = 2$.
Therefore,the edges of the three cubes are $3(2) = 6 \, \text{cm}$,$4(2) = 8 \, \text{cm}$,and $5(2) = 10 \, \text{cm}$.
52
MediumMCQ
Three metallic solid cubes whose edges are $3 \, cm$,$4 \, cm$,and $5 \, cm$ are melted and formed into a single cube. Find the edge of the cube so formed (in $cm$).
A
$3$
B
$36$
C
$5$
D
$6$

Solution

(D) Given,the edges of three solid cubes are $3 \, cm$,$4 \, cm$,and $5 \, cm$ respectively.
The volume of a cube is given by the formula $V = (\text{edge})^3$.
Volume of the first cube $= (3)^3 = 27 \, cm^3$.
Volume of the second cube $= (4)^3 = 64 \, cm^3$.
Volume of the third cube $= (5)^3 = 125 \, cm^3$.
Total volume of the three cubes $= 27 + 64 + 125 = 216 \, cm^3$.
Let the edge of the new single cube be $R \, cm$.
Then,the volume of the new cube $= R^3$.
Since the total volume remains constant,$R^3 = 216$.
Taking the cube root on both sides,$R = \sqrt[3]{216} = 6 \, cm$.
Thus,the edge of the resulting cube is $6 \, cm$.
53
MediumMCQ
How many shots,each having a diameter of $3 \, cm$,can be made from a cuboidal lead solid of dimensions $9 \, cm \times 11 \, cm \times 12 \, cm$?
A
$84$
B
$94$
C
$74$
D
$64$

Solution

(A) Given,dimensions of the cuboid $= 9 \, cm \times 11 \, cm \times 12 \, cm$.
Volume of the cuboid $= 9 \times 11 \times 12 = 1188 \, cm^3$.
Diameter of the spherical shot $= 3 \, cm$.
Radius of the shot,$r = \frac{3}{2} = 1.5 \, cm$.
Volume of one spherical shot $= \frac{4}{3} \pi r^3 = \frac{4}{3} \times \frac{22}{7} \times (1.5)^3$.
Volume of one shot $= \frac{4}{3} \times \frac{22}{7} \times 3.375 = \frac{99}{7} \approx 14.143 \, cm^3$.
Number of shots $= \frac{\text{Volume of cuboid}}{\text{Volume of one shot}} = \frac{1188}{99/7} = \frac{1188 \times 7}{99} = 12 \times 7 = 84$.
Thus,$84$ shots can be made.
54
DifficultMCQ
$A$ bucket is in the form of a frustum of a cone and holds $28.490 \, \text{litres}$ of water. The radii of the top and bottom are $28 \, \text{cm}$ and $21 \, \text{cm}$, respectively. Find the height of the bucket. (in $\text{cm}$)
A
$14$
B
$15$
C
$16$
D
$17$

Solution

(B) Given, volume of the frustum $= 28.49 \, \text{L} = 28.49 \times 1000 \, \text{cm}^3 = 28490 \, \text{cm}^3$ (since $1 \, \text{L} = 1000 \, \text{cm}^3$).
Radius of the top $(r_1) = 28 \, \text{cm}$.
Radius of the bottom $(r_2) = 21 \, \text{cm}$.
Let the height of the bucket be $h \, \text{cm}$.
The volume of a frustum of a cone is given by $V = \frac{1}{3} \pi h (r_1^2 + r_2^2 + r_1 r_2)$.
Substituting the values: $28490 = \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{22}{7} \times h \times (28^2 + 21^2 + 28 \times 21)$.
$28490 = \frac{22}{21} \times h \times (784 + 441 + 588)$.
$28490 = \frac{22}{21} \times h \times 1813$.
$h = \frac{28490 \times 21}{22 \times 1813}$.
$h = \frac{598290}{39886} = 15 \, \text{cm}$.
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DifficultMCQ
$A$ cone of radius $8 \, cm$ and height $12 \, cm$ is divided into two parts by a plane through the mid-point of its axis parallel to its base. Find the ratio of the volumes of the two parts.
A
$2: 3$
B
$7: 1$
C
$1: 7$
D
$1: 3$

Solution

(C) Let the cone be $ORN$ with base radius $r_1 = 8 \, cm$ and height $OM = 12 \, cm$.
Let $P$ be the mid-point of $OM$,then $OP = PM = \frac{12}{2} = 6 \, cm$.
Since the plane is parallel to the base,$\triangle OPD \sim \triangle OMN$.
By properties of similar triangles,$\frac{OP}{OM} = \frac{PD}{MN}$.
$\frac{6}{12} = \frac{PD}{8} \Rightarrow \frac{1}{2} = \frac{PD}{8} \Rightarrow PD = 4 \, cm$.
The plane divides the cone into a smaller cone (top) and a frustum (bottom).
Volume of smaller cone $V_1 = \frac{1}{3} \pi (PD)^2 (OP) = \frac{1}{3} \pi (4)^2 (6) = 32 \pi \, cm^3$.
Volume of the original cone $V = \frac{1}{3} \pi (MN)^2 (OM) = \frac{1}{3} \pi (8)^2 (12) = 256 \pi \, cm^3$.
Volume of the frustum $V_2 = V - V_1 = 256 \pi - 32 \pi = 224 \pi \, cm^3$.
The ratio of the volume of the smaller cone to the frustum is $V_1 : V_2 = 32 \pi : 224 \pi = 1 : 7$.
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56
MediumMCQ
From a solid cube of side $7 \, cm$,a conical cavity of height $7 \, cm$ and radius $3 \, cm$ is hollowed out. Find the volume of the remaining solid (in $cm^3$).
A
$277$
B
$275$
C
$276$
D
$280$

Solution

(A) Given that,the side of the solid cube $(a) = 7 \, cm$.
The height of the conical cavity (cone),$h = 7 \, cm$.
The radius of the conical cavity (cone),$r = 3 \, cm$.
Volume of the cube $= a^3 = (7)^3 = 343 \, cm^3$.
Volume of the conical cavity (cone) $= \frac{1}{3} \pi r^2 h = \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{22}{7} \times (3)^2 \times 7$.
$= \frac{1}{3} \times 22 \times 9 = 66 \, cm^3$.
Volume of the remaining solid $=$ Volume of the cube $-$ Volume of the conical cavity.
$= 343 - 66 = 277 \, cm^3$.
Thus,the volume of the remaining solid is $277 \, cm^3$.
57
MediumMCQ
An ice cream cone full of ice cream has a radius of $5 \, cm$ and a total height of $10 \, cm$ as shown in the figure. Calculate the volume of the ice cream,provided that its $\frac{1}{6}$ part is left unfilled with ice cream. (in $cm^{3}$)
Question diagram
A
$355$
B
$330.25$
C
$322.8$
D
$327.4$

Solution

(D) The ice cream cone is a combination of a hemisphere and a cone.
Given,radius of the hemisphere $(r)$ $= 5 \, cm$.
Volume of the hemisphere $= \frac{2}{3} \pi r^{3} = \frac{2}{3} \times \frac{22}{7} \times (5)^{3} = \frac{5500}{21} \approx 261.90 \, cm^{3}$.
Now,the radius of the cone $(r)$ $= 5 \, cm$.
The total height of the ice cream cone is $10 \, cm$. Since the hemisphere has a radius of $5 \, cm$,the height of the conical part $(h)$ $= 10 - 5 = 5 \, cm$.
Volume of the cone $= \frac{1}{3} \pi r^{2} h = \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{22}{7} \times (5)^{2} \times 5 = \frac{2750}{21} \approx 130.95 \, cm^{3}$.
Total volume of the ice cream cone $= 261.90 + 130.95 = 392.85 \, cm^{3}$.
Since $\frac{1}{6}$ part is left unfilled,the volume of ice cream filled is $\frac{5}{6}$ of the total volume.
Required volume of ice cream $= \frac{5}{6} \times 392.85 = 5 \times 65.475 = 327.375 \approx 327.4 \, cm^{3}$.
58
MediumMCQ
Marbles of diameter $1.4 \,cm$ are dropped into a cylindrical beaker of diameter $7 \,cm$ containing some water. Find the number of marbles that should be dropped into the beaker so that the water level rises by $5.6 \,cm$.
A
$150$
B
$140$
C
$130$
D
$120$

Solution

(A) Given,diameter of a marble $= 1.4 \,cm$.
$\therefore$ Radius of a marble $(r) = \frac{1.4}{2} = 0.7 \,cm$.
Volume of one spherical marble $= \frac{4}{3} \pi r^3 = \frac{4}{3} \pi (0.7)^3 = \frac{4}{3} \pi (0.343) = \frac{1.372}{3} \pi \,cm^3$.
Given,diameter of the cylindrical beaker $= 7 \,cm$.
$\therefore$ Radius of the beaker $(R) = \frac{7}{2} = 3.5 \,cm$.
Height of the water level raised $(h) = 5.6 \,cm$.
Volume of the water displaced (raised) in the beaker $= \pi R^2 h = \pi (3.5)^2 (5.6) = \pi (12.25) (5.6) = 68.6 \pi \,cm^3$.
Let the number of marbles be $n$.
Then,$n \times (\text{Volume of one marble}) = \text{Volume of raised water}$.
$n \times \frac{1.372}{3} \pi = 68.6 \pi$.
$n = \frac{68.6 \times 3}{1.372} = \frac{205.8}{1.372} = 150$.
Thus,$150$ marbles are required.
59
DifficultMCQ
How many spherical lead shots,each of diameter $4.2 \, cm$,can be obtained from a solid rectangular lead piece with dimensions $66 \, cm \times 42 \, cm \times 21 \, cm$?
A
$1400$
B
$1500$
C
$1550$
D
$1450$

Solution

(B) Given that,spherical lead shots are made from a solid rectangular lead piece.
$\therefore$ Number of spherical lead shots $= \frac{\text{Volume of solid rectangular lead piece}}{\text{Volume of a spherical lead shot}}$ ......$(i)$
Given,diameter of a spherical lead shot $= 4.2 \, cm$.
$\therefore$ Radius of a spherical lead shot,$r = \frac{4.2}{2} = 2.1 \, cm$.
Volume of a spherical lead shot $= \frac{4}{3} \pi r^3 = \frac{4}{3} \times \frac{22}{7} \times (2.1)^3 = \frac{4}{3} \times \frac{22}{7} \times 2.1 \times 2.1 \times 2.1 = 4 \times 22 \times 0.1 \times 2.1 \times 2.1 = 38.808 \, cm^3$.
Volume of the rectangular lead piece (cuboid) $= l \times b \times h = 66 \times 42 \times 21 = 58212 \, cm^3$.
From Eq. $(i)$,
Number of spherical lead shots $= \frac{58212}{38.808} = 1500$.
Hence,the required number of spherical lead shots is $1500$.
60
DifficultMCQ
How many spherical lead shots of diameter $4 \,cm$ can be made out of a solid cube of lead whose edge measures $44 \,cm$?
A
$2500$
B
$2561$
C
$2541$
D
$2535$

Solution

(C) Given that,spherical lead shots are made from a solid cube of lead.
$\therefore$ Number of spherical lead shots $= \frac{\text{Volume of the solid cube}}{\text{Volume of one spherical lead shot}}$ ...........$(i)$
Given that,the diameter of a spherical lead shot $= 4 \,cm$.
$\Rightarrow$ Radius of a spherical lead shot $(r) = \frac{4}{2} = 2 \,cm$.
Volume of one spherical lead shot $= \frac{4}{3} \pi r^3 = \frac{4}{3} \times \frac{22}{7} \times (2)^3 = \frac{4 \times 22 \times 8}{3 \times 7} = \frac{704}{21} \,cm^3$.
Given that,the edge of the solid cube $(a) = 44 \,cm$.
Volume of the solid cube $= a^3 = (44)^3 = 44 \times 44 \times 44 = 85184 \,cm^3$.
From Eq. $(i)$,
Number of spherical lead shots $= \frac{44 \times 44 \times 44}{\frac{4}{3} \times \frac{22}{7} \times 8} = \frac{44 \times 44 \times 44 \times 3 \times 7}{4 \times 22 \times 8} = 11 \times 21 \times 11 = 2541$.
Hence,the required number of spherical lead shots is $2541$.
61
MediumMCQ
$A$ wall $24 \, m$ long,$0.4 \, m$ thick and $6 \, m$ high is constructed with bricks each of dimensions $25 \, cm \times 16 \, cm \times 10 \, cm$. If the mortar occupies $\frac{1}{10}$th of the volume of the wall,then find the number of bricks used in constructing the wall.
A
$12900$
B
$12924$
C
$13960$
D
$12960$

Solution

(D) Given that,a wall is constructed with the help of bricks and mortar.
Number of bricks $= \frac{\text{Volume of wall} - (\frac{1}{10} \text{th volume of wall})}{\text{Volume of a brick}}$ .........$(i)$
Length of wall $(l) = 24 \, m$,Thickness $(b) = 0.4 \, m$,Height $(h) = 6 \, m$.
Volume of wall $= l \times b \times h = 24 \times 0.4 \times 6 = 57.6 \, m^3$.
Volume occupied by mortar $= \frac{1}{10} \times 57.6 = 5.76 \, m^3$.
Volume occupied by bricks $= 57.6 - 5.76 = 51.84 \, m^3$.
Dimensions of a brick $= 25 \, cm \times 16 \, cm \times 10 \, cm = 0.25 \, m \times 0.16 \, m \times 0.10 \, m$.
Volume of one brick $= 0.25 \times 0.16 \times 0.10 = 0.004 \, m^3$.
Number of bricks $= \frac{51.84}{0.004} = \frac{51840}{4} = 12960$.
Hence,the required number of bricks used in constructing the wall is $12960$.
62
DifficultMCQ
Find the number of metallic circular discs with $1.5\, cm$ base diameter and height $0.2\, cm$ that must be melted to form a right circular cylinder of height $10\, cm$ and diameter $4.5\, cm$.
A
$450$
B
$400$
C
$1050$
D
$1020$

Solution

(A) metallic circular disc is essentially a thin right circular cylinder.
For the metallic circular disc:
Diameter $= 1.5\, cm$,so radius $(r) = \frac{1.5}{2} = 0.75\, cm$.
Height $(h) = 0.2\, cm$.
Volume of one disc $= \pi r^2 h = \pi \times (0.75)^2 \times 0.2 = \pi \times 0.5625 \times 0.2 = 0.1125\pi\, cm^3$.
For the large right circular cylinder:
Diameter $= 4.5\, cm$,so radius $(R) = \frac{4.5}{2} = 2.25\, cm$.
Height $(H) = 10\, cm$.
Volume of the cylinder $= \pi R^2 H = \pi \times (2.25)^2 \times 10 = \pi \times 5.0625 \times 10 = 50.625\pi\, cm^3$.
Number of discs required $= \frac{\text{Volume of cylinder}}{\text{Volume of one disc}} = \frac{50.625\pi}{0.1125\pi} = \frac{506250}{1125} = 450$.
Thus,the required number of metallic circular discs is $450$.
63
Medium
$A$ bucket is in the form of a frustum of a cone of height $30 \,cm$ with radii of its lower and upper ends as $10 \,cm$ and $20 \,cm$,respectively. Find the capacity and surface area of the bucket. Also,find the cost of milk which can completely fill the container,at the rate of $Rs. \, 25$ per $litre$ (use $\pi = 3.14$).

Solution

(N/A) The capacity (volume) of the bucket is given by the formula $V = \frac{\pi h}{3} [r_1^2 + r_2^2 + r_1 r_2]$.
Given $h = 30 \, cm$,$r_1 = 20 \, cm$,and $r_2 = 10 \, cm$.
Capacity $= \frac{3.14 \times 30}{3} [20^2 + 10^2 + 20 \times 10] = 31.4 [400 + 100 + 200] = 31.4 \times 700 = 21980 \, cm^3$.
Since $1000 \, cm^3 = 1 \, litre$,the capacity is $21.98 \, litres$.
The cost of milk at $Rs. \, 25$ per $litre$ is $21.98 \times 25 = Rs. \, 549.50$.
The slant height $l = \sqrt{h^2 + (r_1 - r_2)^2} = \sqrt{30^2 + (20 - 10)^2} = \sqrt{900 + 100} = \sqrt{1000} \approx 31.62 \, cm$.
The surface area of the bucket (open at the top) is the curved surface area plus the area of the base: $A = \pi l (r_1 + r_2) + \pi r_2^2$.
$A = 3.14 \times 31.62 \times (20 + 10) + 3.14 \times 10^2 = 3.14 \times 31.62 \times 30 + 314 = 2978.56 + 314 = 3292.56 \, cm^2 \approx 3292.6 \, cm^2$.
64
MediumMCQ
$A$ building is in the form of a cylinder surmounted by a hemispherical dome (see figure). The base diameter of the dome is equal to $\frac{2}{3}$ of the total height of the building. Find the height of the building,if it contains $67 \frac{1}{21} \, m^3$ of air. (in $m$)
Question diagram
A
$3$
B
$4$
C
$5$
D
$6$

Solution

(D) Let the radius of the hemispherical dome be $r$ meters and the total height of the building be $h$ meters.
Since the base diameter of the dome is equal to $\frac{2}{3}$ of the total height,therefore $2r = \frac{2}{3}h$,which implies $r = \frac{h}{3}$.
Let $H$ be the height of the cylindrical portion. Then $H = h - r = h - \frac{h}{3} = \frac{2}{3}h$ meters.
The volume of air inside the building is the sum of the volume of the hemispherical dome and the volume of the cylindrical portion.
Volume $= \frac{2}{3}\pi r^3 + \pi r^2 H = \frac{2}{3}\pi (\frac{h}{3})^3 + \pi (\frac{h}{3})^2 (\frac{2}{3}h) = \frac{2}{3}\pi (\frac{h^3}{27}) + \pi (\frac{h^2}{9}) (\frac{2}{3}h) = \frac{2\pi h^3}{81} + \frac{2\pi h^3}{27} = \frac{2\pi h^3 + 6\pi h^3}{81} = \frac{8\pi h^3}{81}$.
Given the volume is $67 \frac{1}{21} = \frac{1408}{21} \, m^3$.
So,$\frac{8}{81} \times \frac{22}{7} \times h^3 = \frac{1408}{21}$.
$h^3 = \frac{1408}{21} \times \frac{81 \times 7}{8 \times 22} = \frac{1408}{21} \times \frac{567}{176} = 8 \times 27 = 216$.
$h = \sqrt[3]{216} = 6 \, m$.
65
MediumMCQ
$A$ solid metallic hemisphere of radius $8 \, cm$ is melted and recast into a right circular cone of base radius $6 \, cm$. Determine the height of the cone (in $cm$).
A
$28.44$
B
$38.50$
C
$25.67$
D
$69.54$

Solution

(A) Let the height of the cone be $h \, cm$.
Given,the radius of the base of the cone $r = 6 \, cm$.
The volume of the cone is given by $V_{cone} = \frac{1}{3} \pi r^2 h = \frac{1}{3} \pi (6)^2 h = \frac{36 \pi h}{3} = 12 \pi h \, cm^3$.
Given,the radius of the hemisphere $R = 8 \, cm$.
The volume of the hemisphere is given by $V_{hemisphere} = \frac{2}{3} \pi R^3 = \frac{2}{3} \pi (8)^3 = \frac{2}{3} \pi (512) = \frac{1024 \pi}{3} \, cm^3$.
Since the hemisphere is melted and recast into a cone,their volumes must be equal:
$12 \pi h = \frac{1024 \pi}{3}$
$h = \frac{1024 \pi}{3 \times 12 \pi} = \frac{1024}{36} = \frac{256}{9} \approx 28.44 \, cm$.
Thus,the height of the cone is $28.44 \, cm$.
66
MediumMCQ
$A$ rectangular water tank of base $11 \,m \times 6 \,m$ contains water up to a height of $5 \,m$. If the water in the tank is transferred to a cylindrical tank of radius $3.5 \,m$,find the height of the water level in the tank. (in $m$)
A
$9.6$
B
$8.6$
C
$9.2$
D
$16.4$

Solution

(B) Given,dimensions of the base of the rectangular tank $= 11 \,m \times 6 \,m$ and the height of water $= 5 \,m$.
Volume of the water in the rectangular tank $= 11 \times 6 \times 5 = 330 \,m^3$.
Also,the radius of the cylindrical tank is given as $r = 3.5 \,m$.
Let the height of the water level in the cylindrical tank be $h$. The volume of water in the cylindrical tank is given by the formula $V = \pi r^2 h$.
$V = \frac{22}{7} \times (3.5)^2 \times h = \frac{22}{7} \times 3.5 \times 3.5 \times h = 22 \times 0.5 \times 3.5 \times h = 38.5 h \,m^3$.
Since the volume of water remains the same when transferred:
$38.5 h = 330$.
$h = \frac{330}{38.5} = \frac{3300}{385} \approx 8.571 \,m$.
Rounding to one decimal place,the height of the water level is $8.6 \,m$.
67
Difficult
How many cubic centimetres of iron are required to construct an open box whose external dimensions are $36 \, cm$,$25 \, cm$,and $16.5 \, cm$,provided the thickness of the iron is $1.5 \, cm$? If one cubic $cm$ of iron weighs $7.5 \, g$,find the weight of the box.

Solution

(N/A) Let the external length $(l) = 36 \, cm$,external breadth $(b) = 25 \, cm$,and external height $(h) = 16.5 \, cm$. The thickness of the iron is $x = 1.5 \, cm$.
External volume of the open box $= l \times b \times h = 36 \times 25 \times 16.5 = 14850 \, cm^3$.
For an open box,the internal dimensions are:
Internal length $(l_i) = l - 2x = 36 - 2(1.5) = 36 - 3 = 33 \, cm$.
Internal breadth $(b_i) = b - 2x = 25 - 2(1.5) = 25 - 3 = 22 \, cm$.
Internal height $(h_i) = h - x = 16.5 - 1.5 = 15 \, cm$ (since it is an open box,only the base thickness is subtracted).
Internal volume $= l_i \times b_i \times h_i = 33 \times 22 \times 15 = 10890 \, cm^3$.
Volume of iron required = External volume - Internal volume
$= 14850 - 10890 = 3960 \, cm^3$.
Weight of the box = Volume of iron $\times$ density
$= 3960 \, cm^3 \times 7.5 \, g/cm^3 = 29700 \, g = 29.7 \, kg$.
Solution diagram
68
MediumMCQ
The barrel of a fountain pen,cylindrical in shape,is $7 \, cm$ long and $5 \, mm$ in diameter. $A$ full barrel of ink in the pen is used up on writing $3300$ words on an average. How many words can be written in a bottle of ink containing one-fifth of a litre?
A
$400000$
B
$4800$
C
$488000$
D
$480000$

Solution

(D) Given,length of the barrel of a fountain pen $h = 7 \, cm$.
Diameter $d = 5 \, mm = 0.5 \, cm$,so radius $r = 0.25 \, cm$.
Volume of the cylindrical barrel $V = \pi r^2 h = \frac{22}{7} \times (0.25)^2 \times 7 = 22 \times 0.0625 = 1.375 \, cm^3$.
It is given that $1.375 \, cm^3$ of ink writes $3300$ words.
Volume of ink in the bottle $= \frac{1}{5} \, L = \frac{1}{5} \times 1000 \, cm^3 = 200 \, cm^3$.
Number of words written with $200 \, cm^3$ of ink $= \frac{3300}{1.375} \times 200$.
$= \frac{3300 \times 200}{1.375} = \frac{660000}{1.375} = 480000$ words.
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MediumMCQ
Water flows at the rate of $10 \, m/min$ through a cylindrical pipe $5 \, mm$ in diameter. How long would it take to fill a conical vessel whose diameter at the base is $40 \, cm$ and depth $24 \, cm$?
A
$51 \, min \, 12 \, s$
B
$41 \, min \, 12 \, s$
C
$51 \, min \, 52 \, s$
D
$31 \, min \, 30 \, s$

Solution

(A) Given,speed of water flow $= 10 \, m/min = 1000 \, cm/min$.
Radius of the pipe $r = \frac{5 \, mm}{2} = 2.5 \, mm = 0.25 \, cm$.
Area of the cross-section of the pipe $= \pi r^2 = \pi \times (0.25)^2 = 0.0625 \pi \, cm^2$.
Volume of water flowing per minute $= \text{Area} \times \text{Speed} = 0.0625 \pi \times 1000 = 62.5 \pi \, cm^3$.
Volume of the conical vessel $= \frac{1}{3} \pi R^2 H$,where $R = 20 \, cm$ and $H = 24 \, cm$.
Volume $= \frac{1}{3} \pi \times (20)^2 \times 24 = 8 \pi \times 400 = 3200 \pi \, cm^3$.
Time required $= \frac{\text{Volume of vessel}}{\text{Volume per minute}} = \frac{3200 \pi}{62.5 \pi} = \frac{3200}{62.5} = 51.2 \, minutes$.
$51.2 \, minutes = 51 \, minutes + 0.2 \times 60 \, seconds = 51 \, minutes \, 12 \, seconds$.
70
MediumMCQ
Water is flowing at the rate of $15\, km/h$ through a pipe of diameter $14\, cm$ into a cuboidal pond which is $50\, m$ long and $44\, m$ wide. In what time will the level of water in the pond rise by $21\, cm$? (in $h$)
A
$1$
B
$4$
C
$3$
D
$2$

Solution

(D) Given: Length of the pond $= 50\, m$,Width of the pond $= 44\, m$.
Required rise in water level $= 21\, cm = 0.21\, m$.
Volume of water required in the pond $= 50 \times 44 \times 0.21 = 462\, m^3$.
Radius of the pipe $(r) = \frac{14}{2} = 7\, cm = 0.07\, m$.
Speed of water $= 15\, km/h = 15000\, m/h$.
Volume of water flowing through the pipe in $1\, h = \pi r^2 \times \text{speed} = \frac{22}{7} \times (0.07)^2 \times 15000$.
$= \frac{22}{7} \times 0.0049 \times 15000 = 22 \times 0.0007 \times 15000 = 231\, m^3$.
Time required to fill $462\, m^3$ of water $= \frac{\text{Total volume required}}{\text{Volume flow per hour}} = \frac{462}{231} = 2\, h$.
Thus,the required time is $2\, h$.
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71
DifficultMCQ
$A$ solid iron cuboidal block of dimensions $4.4 \, m \times 2.6 \, m \times 1 \, m$ is recast into a hollow cylindrical pipe of internal radius $30 \, cm$ and thickness $5 \, cm$. Find the length of the pipe in meters.
A
$112$
B
$120$
C
$142$
D
$132$

Solution

(A) Given that,a solid iron cuboidal block is recast into a hollow cylindrical pipe.
Volume of the cuboidal block $= l \times b \times h = 4.4 \, m \times 2.6 \, m \times 1 \, m = 11.44 \, m^3$.
Internal radius of the hollow cylindrical pipe $(r_i) = 30 \, cm = 0.3 \, m$.
Thickness of the pipe $= 5 \, cm = 0.05 \, m$.
External radius $(r_e) = r_i + \text{thickness} = 0.3 \, m + 0.05 \, m = 0.35 \, m$.
Volume of the hollow cylindrical pipe $= \pi (r_e^2 - r_i^2) h_1$,where $h_1$ is the length of the pipe.
Volume $= \frac{22}{7} \times (0.35^2 - 0.3^2) \times h_1 = \frac{22}{7} \times (0.1225 - 0.09) \times h_1 = \frac{22}{7} \times 0.0325 \times h_1$.
Since the volume remains constant: $11.44 = \frac{22}{7} \times 0.0325 \times h_1$.
$h_1 = \frac{11.44 \times 7}{22 \times 0.0325} = \frac{80.08}{0.715} = 112 \, m$.
Thus,the length of the pipe is $112 \, m$.
72
DifficultMCQ
$500$ persons are taking a dip into a cuboidal pond which is $80 \, m$ long and $50 \, m$ broad. What is the rise of water level in the pond,if the average displacement of the water by a person is $0.04 \, m^3$? (in $cm$)
A
$0.1$
B
$0.5$
C
$0.05$
D
$5$

Solution

(B) Let the rise of water level in the pond be $h \, m$,when $500$ persons are taking a dip into a cuboidal pond.
Given that,
Length of the cuboidal pond $= 80 \, m$
Breadth of the cuboidal pond $= 50 \, m$
Now,the volume of the water rise in the pond is given by:
Volume $= \text{Length} \times \text{Breadth} \times \text{Height}$
Volume $= 80 \times 50 \times h = 4000h \, m^3$
The average displacement of water by one person $= 0.04 \, m^3$
So,the total displacement of water by $500$ persons $= 500 \times 0.04 \, m^3 = 20 \, m^3$
According to the problem,the volume of the rise in water level equals the total displacement of water by $500$ persons:
$4000h = 20$
$h = \frac{20}{4000} \, m$
$h = \frac{1}{200} \, m = 0.005 \, m$
To convert the height into centimeters $(cm)$:
$h = 0.005 \times 100 \, cm = 0.5 \, cm$
Hence,the required rise of water level in the pond is $0.5 \, cm$.
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73
MediumMCQ
$16$ glass spheres,each of radius $2 \,cm$,are packed into a cuboidal box of internal dimensions $16 \,cm \times 8 \,cm \times 8 \,cm$. The box is then filled with water. Find the volume of water filled in the box (in $cm^3$).
A
$450.4$
B
$477.8$
C
$487.6$
D
$497.8$

Solution

(C) Given,dimensions of the cuboidal box $= 16 \,cm \times 8 \,cm \times 8 \,cm$.
Volume of the cuboidal box $= 16 \times 8 \times 8 = 1024 \,cm^3$.
Radius of one glass sphere $(r) = 2 \,cm$.
Volume of one glass sphere $= \frac{4}{3} \pi r^3 = \frac{4}{3} \times \frac{22}{7} \times (2)^3 = \frac{4}{3} \times \frac{22}{7} \times 8 = \frac{704}{21} \approx 33.524 \,cm^3$.
Volume of $16$ glass spheres $= 16 \times 33.524 = 536.384 \,cm^3$.
Volume of water filled $= \text{Volume of cuboidal box} - \text{Volume of } 16 \text{ glass spheres}$.
Volume of water $= 1024 - 536.384 = 487.616 \,cm^3$.
Rounding to one decimal place,the volume is $487.6 \,cm^3$.
74
MediumMCQ
$A$ milk container of height $16 \, cm$ is made of metal sheet in the form of a frustum of a cone with radii of its lower and upper ends as $8 \, cm$ and $20 \, cm$ respectively. Find the cost of milk at the rate of $Rs. \, 22$ per $litre$ which the container can hold. (in $Rs.$)
A
$220$
B
$235$
C
$240.50$
D
$230.12$

Solution

(D) Given: Height of the milk container $(h) = 16 \, cm$,radius of the lower end $(r) = 8 \, cm$,and radius of the upper end $(R) = 20 \, cm$.
The volume of a frustum of a cone is given by the formula: $V = \frac{\pi h}{3} (R^2 + r^2 + Rr)$.
Substituting the values:
$V = \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{22}{7} \times 16 \times (20^2 + 8^2 + 20 \times 8)$
$V = \frac{22 \times 16}{21} \times (400 + 64 + 160)$
$V = \frac{352}{21} \times 624$
$V = \frac{219648}{21} \approx 10459.43 \, cm^3$.
Since $1000 \, cm^3 = 1 \, litre$,the volume in litres is $V = \frac{10459.43}{1000} = 10.45943 \, litres$.
The cost of milk at the rate of $Rs. \, 22$ per $litre$ is:
Cost $= 10.45943 \times 22 = Rs. \, 230.107 \approx Rs. \, 230.12$ (rounding to the nearest option).
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75
Difficult
$A$ cylindrical bucket of height $32 \,cm$ and base radius $18 \,cm$ is filled with sand. This bucket is emptied on the ground and a conical heap of sand is formed. If the height of the conical heap is $24 \,cm$,find the radius and slant height of the heap.

Solution

(N/A) Given,radius of the base of the bucket $(R) = 18 \,cm$.
Height of the bucket $(H) = 32 \,cm$.
Volume of the sand in the cylindrical bucket $= \pi R^2 H = \pi \times (18)^2 \times 32 = 10368 \pi \,cm^3$.
Let the radius of the conical heap be $r \,cm$ and its height be $h = 24 \,cm$.
Volume of the conical heap $= \frac{1}{3} \pi r^2 h = \frac{1}{3} \pi r^2 \times 24 = 8 \pi r^2 \,cm^3$.
Since the volume of sand remains the same,$8 \pi r^2 = 10368 \pi$.
$r^2 = \frac{10368}{8} = 1296$.
$r = \sqrt{1296} = 36 \,cm$.
The slant height $l$ of the cone is given by $l = \sqrt{r^2 + h^2}$.
$l = \sqrt{36^2 + 24^2} = \sqrt{1296 + 576} = \sqrt{1872}$.
$l = 12\sqrt{13} \approx 43.27 \,cm$.
Thus,the radius of the heap is $36 \,cm$ and the slant height is approximately $43.27 \,cm$.
76
EasyMCQ
$A$ hemispherical bowl of internal radius $9 \,cm$ is full of liquid. The liquid is to be filled into cylindrical shaped bottles each of radius $1.5 \,cm$ and height $4 \,cm$. How many bottles are needed to empty the bowl?
A
$50$
B
$51$
C
$53$
D
$54$

Solution

(D) Given,radius of the hemispherical bowl,$r = 9 \,cm$.
The volume of the hemispherical bowl is $V_{bowl} = \frac{2}{3} \pi r^3 = \frac{2}{3} \times \pi \times 9^3 = \frac{2}{3} \times \pi \times 729 = 486 \pi \,cm^3$.
Radius of each cylindrical bottle,$R = 1.5 \,cm$ and height,$h = 4 \,cm$.
The volume of one cylindrical bottle is $V_{bottle} = \pi R^2 h = \pi \times (1.5)^2 \times 4 = \pi \times 2.25 \times 4 = 9 \pi \,cm^3$.
Number of bottles required $= \frac{V_{bowl}}{V_{bottle}} = \frac{486 \pi}{9 \pi} = 54$.
Therefore,$54$ bottles are needed to empty the bowl.
77
Difficult
$A$ solid right circular cone of height $120 \,cm$ and radius $60 \,cm$ is placed in a right circular cylinder full of water of height $180 \,cm$ such that it touches the bottom. Find the volume of water left in the cylinder,if the radius of the cylinder is equal to the radius of the cone.
Question diagram

Solution

(N/A) $(i)$ When a solid object is submerged in a container full of water,the volume of water displaced is equal to the volume of the submerged part of the object.
$(ii)$ The total volume of water initially in the cylinder is equal to the volume of the cylinder.
$(iii)$ The volume of water left in the cylinder $=$ (Total volume of the cylinder) $-$ (Volume of the submerged cone).
Given:
Height of the cone $(h_1)$ $= 120 \,cm$
Radius of the cone $(r)$ $= 60 \,cm$
Height of the cylinder $(h_2)$ $= 180 \,cm$
Radius of the cylinder $(r)$ $= 60 \,cm$
Volume of the cone $= \frac{1}{3} \pi r^2 h_1 = \frac{1}{3} \times \pi \times (60)^2 \times 120 = 144000 \pi \,cm^3$.
Volume of the cylinder $= \pi r^2 h_2 = \pi \times (60)^2 \times 180 = 648000 \pi \,cm^3$.
Since the cone is fully submerged,the volume of water displaced is equal to the volume of the cone,which is $144000 \pi \,cm^3$.
Volume of water left in the cylinder $= 648000 \pi - 144000 \pi = 504000 \pi \,cm^3$.
Using $\pi \approx \frac{22}{7}$:
Volume $= 504000 \times \frac{22}{7} = 72000 \times 22 = 1584000 \,cm^3$.
Converting to cubic meters $(1 \,m^3 = 10^6 \,cm^3)$:
Volume $= \frac{1584000}{1000000} \,m^3 = 1.584 \,m^3$.
Thus,the volume of water left in the cylinder is $1.584 \,m^3$.
78
MediumMCQ
Water flows through a cylindrical pipe,whose inner radius is $1 \,cm$,at the rate of $80 \,cm/sec$ into an empty cylindrical tank,the radius of whose base is $40 \,cm$. What is the rise of water level in the tank in half an hour? (in $cm$)
A
$45$
B
$90$
C
$450$
D
$9$

Solution

(B) Given,radius of the tank,$r_{1} = 40 \,cm$.
Let the rise in the height of the water level in the tank in half an hour be $h_{1} \,cm$.
Internal radius of the cylindrical pipe,$r_{2} = 1 \,cm$.
Speed of water flow $= 80 \,cm/s$.
Time $= 30 \,minutes = 30 \times 60 = 1800 \,seconds$.
Length of water column flowing out of the pipe in $1800 \,seconds$,$h_{2} = 80 \times 1800 = 144000 \,cm$.
According to the principle of conservation of volume:
Volume of water in the cylindrical tank $=$ Volume of water flowed from the pipe in half an hour.
$\pi r_{1}^{2} h_{1} = \pi r_{2}^{2} h_{2}$
$40^2 \times h_{1} = 1^2 \times 144000$
$1600 \times h_{1} = 144000$
$h_{1} = \frac{144000}{1600} = 90 \,cm$.
Thus,the water level in the tank rises by $90 \,cm$ in half an hour.
79
MediumMCQ
The rainwater from a roof of dimensions $22 \, m \times 20 \, m$ drains into a cylindrical vessel having a base diameter of $2 \, m$ and a height of $3.5 \, m$. If the rainwater collected from the roof just fills the cylindrical vessel,find the rainfall in $cm$.
A
$5$
B
$7.5$
C
$2.5$
D
$9$

Solution

(C) Given,length of roof $= 22 \, m$ and breadth of roof $= 20 \, m$.
Let the rainfall be $a \, cm = \frac{a}{100} \, m$.
Volume of water collected on the roof $= \text{length} \times \text{breadth} \times \text{height of rainfall} = 22 \times 20 \times \frac{a}{100} = \frac{22a}{5} \, m^3$.
Radius of the cylindrical vessel $r = \frac{\text{diameter}}{2} = \frac{2}{2} = 1 \, m$.
Height of the cylindrical vessel $h = 3.5 \, m = \frac{7}{2} \, m$.
Volume of the cylindrical vessel $= \pi r^2 h = \frac{22}{7} \times (1)^2 \times \frac{7}{2} = 11 \, m^3$.
Since the water collected from the roof fills the vessel,the volumes are equal:
$\frac{22a}{5} = 11$.
$a = \frac{11 \times 5}{22} = 2.5 \, cm$.
Thus,the rainfall is $2.5 \, cm$.
80
MediumMCQ
The base of a cone with radius $15\, cm$ and slant height $25\, cm$ is hemispherical. Find the volume of this solid. $(\pi=3.14)$ (in $cm^{3}$)
A
$12775$
B
$11775$
C
$1375$
D
$14565$

Solution

(B) Radius of the cone $=$ radius of the hemisphere $= r = 15\, cm$ and slant height of the cone $l = 25\, cm$.
For a cone,$l^{2} = r^{2} + h^{2}$.
$\therefore h^{2} = l^{2} - r^{2} = 25^{2} - 15^{2} = 625 - 225 = 400 = (20)^{2}$.
So,$h = 20\, cm$.
Volume of the combined solid $=$ Volume of the cone $+$ Volume of the hemisphere.
Volume $= \frac{1}{3} \pi r^{2} h + \frac{2}{3} \pi r^{3} = \frac{1}{3} \pi r^{2} (h + 2r)$.
Substituting the values: Volume $= \frac{1}{3} \times 3.14 \times 15 \times 15 \times (20 + 2 \times 15)$.
Volume $= 3.14 \times 5 \times 15 \times (20 + 30) = 3.14 \times 75 \times 50 = 3.14 \times 3750 = 11775\, cm^{3}$.
Thus,the volume of the given solid is $11775\, cm^{3}$.
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81
MediumMCQ
$A$ cylindrical tank with radius $8.4 \,cm$ is closed at one end by a hemisphere. If the total height of the tank is $52.8 \,cm$,how many litres of petrol can it contain (in $.088$)? (in $litres$)
A
$61$
B
$21$
C
$11$
D
$15$

Solution

(C) Radius of the cylinder $=$ radius of the hemisphere $= r = 8.4 \,cm$.
Height of the cylinder $h =$ Total height $-$ Radius of the hemisphere.
$h = 52.8 - 8.4 = 44.4 \,cm$.
Volume of the combined tank $=$ Volume of the cylinder $+$ Volume of the hemisphere.
$V = \pi r^2 h + \frac{2}{3} \pi r^3 = \pi r^2 (h + \frac{2}{3} r)$.
$V = \frac{22}{7} \times 8.4 \times 8.4 \times (44.4 + \frac{2}{3} \times 8.4)$.
$V = \frac{22}{7} \times 8.4 \times 8.4 \times (44.4 + 5.6)$.
$V = \frac{22}{7} \times 8.4 \times 8.4 \times 50$.
$V = 22 \times 1.2 \times 8.4 \times 50 = 11088 \,cm^3$.
Since $1000 \,cm^3 = 1 \,litre$,the volume in litres is $\frac{11088}{1000} = 11.088 \,litres$.
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82
MediumMCQ
The radius of a cone is $15 \, cm$ and its base is hemispherical. If the total height of the solid is $55 \, cm$,find its volume in $cm^3$.
A
$29500$
B
$18500$
C
$17500$
D
$16500$

Solution

(D) Radius of the cone $=$ radius of the hemisphere $= r = 15 \, cm$.
Height of the cone $h = \text{Total height} - \text{Radius of the hemisphere} = 55 - 15 = 40 \, cm$.
Volume of the combined solid $=$ Volume of the cone $+$ Volume of the hemisphere.
Volume $= \frac{1}{3} \pi r^2 h + \frac{2}{3} \pi r^3 = \frac{1}{3} \pi r^2 (h + 2r)$.
Substituting the values: Volume $= \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{22}{7} \times 15 \times 15 \times (40 + 2 \times 15)$.
Volume $= \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{22}{7} \times 225 \times (40 + 30) = \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{22}{7} \times 225 \times 70$.
Volume $= 22 \times 75 \times 10 = 16500 \, cm^3$.
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83
MediumMCQ
$A$ cylindrical tank is closed at both the ends by hemispheres. Its radius is $2.1 \,m$ and the total height is $9.2 \,m$. How many litres of petrol can it contain?
A
$108108$
B
$100008$
C
$108000$
D
$280108$

Solution

(A) Radius of the cylinder $=$ radius of each hemisphere $= r = 2.1 \,m$.
Height of the cylinder $h =$ Total height of the tank $- 2 \times$ Radius of the hemisphere $= 9.2 - 2 \times 2.1 = 5 \,m$.
Volume of the combined tank $=$ Volume of the cylinder $+ 2 \times$ Volume of the hemisphere
$= \pi r^{2} h + 2 \times (\frac{2}{3} \pi r^{3}) = \pi r^{2} (h + \frac{4}{3} r)$
$= \frac{22}{7} \times 2.1 \times 2.1 \times (5 + \frac{4}{3} \times 2.1)$
$= \frac{22}{7} \times 2.1 \times 2.1 \times (5 + 2.8) = \frac{22}{7} \times 2.1 \times 2.1 \times 7.8 = 108.108 \,m^{3}$.
Since $1 \,m^{3} = 1000$ litres,
Volume in litres $= 108.108 \times 1000 = 1,08,108$ litres.
Thus,the tank can contain $1,08,108$ litres of petrol.
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84
MediumMCQ
For the science fair,a student prepared a model in the shape of a cylinder with radius $10 \,cm$ and height $40 \,cm$,closed at both ends by cones with slant height $26 \,cm$. How many litres of water can it contain?
A
$144.6$
B
$17.6$
C
$1700$
D
$1705$

Solution

(B) Radius of the cylinder $=$ radius of each cone $= r = 10 \,cm$.
Height of the cylinder $H = 40 \,cm$.
Slant height of the cone $l = 26 \,cm$.
For the cone,$l^2 = r^2 + h^2$,where $h$ is the height of the cone.
$h = \sqrt{l^2 - r^2} = \sqrt{26^2 - 10^2} = \sqrt{676 - 100} = \sqrt{576} = 24 \,cm$.
Volume of the combined container $=$ Volume of the cylinder $+ 2 \times$ Volume of the cone.
Volume $= \pi r^2 H + 2 \times (\frac{1}{3} \pi r^2 h) = \pi r^2 (H + \frac{2}{3} h)$.
Substituting the values: Volume $= \frac{22}{7} \times 10^2 \times (40 + \frac{2}{3} \times 24) = \frac{22}{7} \times 100 \times (40 + 16) = \frac{22}{7} \times 100 \times 56$.
Volume $= 22 \times 100 \times 8 = 17600 \,cm^3$.
Since $1000 \,cm^3 = 1 \,litre$,the volume in litres is $\frac{17600}{1000} = 17.6 \,litres$.
Thus,the model can contain $17.6 \,litres$ of water.
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85
EasyMCQ
$A$ cylinder is closed at both the ends by $18\, cm$ high cones. The radius of the cylinder is $7\, cm$ and the total height of the solid is $64\, cm$. Find the volume of this solid (in $cm^3$).
A
$6000$
B
$6260$
C
$6160$
D
$6150$

Solution

(C) The solid consists of a cylinder and two cones at its ends.
Given:
Radius of cylinder and cones $(r)$ = $7\, cm$.
Height of each cone $(h_1)$ = $18\, cm$.
Total height of the solid $(H)$ = $64\, cm$.
Height of the cylinder $(h_2)$ = $H - 2 \times h_1 = 64 - 2(18) = 64 - 36 = 28\, cm$.
Volume of the solid = Volume of cylinder + $2 \times$ Volume of cone.
Volume = $\pi r^2 h_2 + 2 \times (\frac{1}{3} \pi r^2 h_1)$.
Volume = $\pi r^2 (h_2 + \frac{2}{3} h_1)$.
Volume = $\frac{22}{7} \times 7^2 \times (28 + \frac{2}{3} \times 18)$.
Volume = $22 \times 7 \times (28 + 12) = 154 \times 40 = 6160\, cm^3$.
86
EasyMCQ
The base of a cone with radius $14 \, cm$ and height $32 \, cm$ is hemispherical. Find its volume in $cm^3$.
A
$12020$
B
$12120$
C
$12220$
D
$12320$

Solution

(D) The volume of the solid is the sum of the volume of the cone and the volume of the hemisphere.
Given: Radius $r = 14 \, cm$,Height of cone $h = 32 \, cm$.
Volume of cone $V_1 = \frac{1}{3} \pi r^2 h = \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{22}{7} \times 14 \times 14 \times 32 = \frac{1}{3} \times 22 \times 2 \times 14 \times 32 = \frac{19712}{3} \approx 6570.67 \, cm^3$.
Volume of hemisphere $V_2 = \frac{2}{3} \pi r^3 = \frac{2}{3} \times \frac{22}{7} \times 14 \times 14 \times 14 = \frac{2}{3} \times 22 \times 2 \times 14 \times 14 = \frac{17248}{3} \approx 5749.33 \, cm^3$.
Total Volume $V = V_1 + V_2 = \frac{19712 + 17248}{3} = \frac{36960}{3} = 12320 \, cm^3$.
87
EasyMCQ
$A$ cylinder is closed at both the ends by $30 \, cm$ high cones. The radius of the cylinder is $21 \, cm$ and the total height of the solid is $140 \, cm$. Find the volume of this solid (in $cm^3$).
A
$138600$
B
$132600$
C
$156600$
D
$196600$

Solution

(A) The solid consists of a cylinder and two cones at its ends.
Radius of cylinder $(r)$ = $21 \, cm$.
Height of each cone $(h_{cone})$ = $30 \, cm$.
Total height of the solid = $140 \, cm$.
Height of the cylinder $(h_{cyl})$ = Total height - $2 \times h_{cone} = 140 - 2(30) = 140 - 60 = 80 \, cm$.
Volume of the solid = Volume of cylinder + $2 \times$ Volume of cone.
Volume of cylinder = $\pi r^2 h_{cyl} = \frac{22}{7} \times 21 \times 21 \times 80 = 22 \times 3 \times 21 \times 80 = 1,10,880 \, cm^3$.
Volume of two cones = $2 \times (\frac{1}{3} \pi r^2 h_{cone}) = 2 \times \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{22}{7} \times 21 \times 21 \times 30 = 2 \times 22 \times 21 \times 30 = 27,720 \, cm^3$.
Total Volume = $1,10,880 + 27,720 = 1,38,600 \, cm^3$.
88
EasyMCQ
$A$ cylinder is closed at both the ends by hemispheres. The radius of the cylinder is $4.2 \, cm$ and the total height of the solid is $15 \, cm$. Find the volume of this solid (in $cm^3$).
A
$666.368$
B
$676.368$
C
$616.388$
D
$746.368$

Solution

(B) The solid consists of a cylinder and two hemispheres at its ends.
Radius of the cylinder $(r)$ = $4.2 \, cm$.
Total height of the solid = $15 \, cm$.
Height of the cylindrical part $(h)$ = Total height - $2 \times$ radius of hemisphere = $15 - 2(4.2) = 15 - 8.4 = 6.6 \, cm$.
Volume of the solid = Volume of cylinder + $2 \times$ Volume of hemisphere.
Volume of solid = $\pi r^2 h + 2 \times (\frac{2}{3} \pi r^3) = \pi r^2 (h + \frac{4}{3} r)$.
Volume = $\frac{22}{7} \times (4.2)^2 \times (6.6 + \frac{4}{3} \times 4.2)$.
Volume = $\frac{22}{7} \times 17.64 \times (6.6 + 5.6) = 22 \times 2.52 \times 12.2$.
Volume = $55.44 \times 12.2 = 676.368 \, cm^3$.
89
EasyMCQ
$A$ top is made by joining a hemisphere to the base of a cone. The radius and the height of the conical part are $2.8 \, cm$ and $6.4 \, cm$ respectively. Find the volume of the top in $cm^3$.
A
$38.50$
B
$88.91$
C
$98.56$
D
$108.56$

Solution

(C) The top consists of a cone and a hemisphere joined at their bases. The radius of both the cone and the hemisphere is $r = 2.8 \, cm$. The height of the cone is $h = 6.4 \, cm$.
Volume of the cone $V_{cone} = \frac{1}{3} \pi r^2 h = \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{22}{7} \times (2.8)^2 \times 6.4 = \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{22}{7} \times 7.84 \times 6.4 \approx 52.53 \, cm^3$.
Volume of the hemisphere $V_{hemi} = \frac{2}{3} \pi r^3 = \frac{2}{3} \times \frac{22}{7} \times (2.8)^3 = \frac{2}{3} \times \frac{22}{7} \times 21.952 \approx 46.03 \, cm^3$.
Total volume $V = V_{cone} + V_{hemi} = 52.53 + 46.03 = 98.56 \, cm^3$.
90
EasyMCQ
$A$ container is in the form of a cylinder closed at one end by a hemisphere. The radius of the cylinder is $8.4 \,cm$ and the total height of the container is $52.8 \,cm$. How many litres of petrol can this container hold? (in $litres$)
A
$11.088$
B
$14.058$
C
$13.048$
D
$12.088$

Solution

(A) The container consists of a cylinder and a hemisphere.
Radius of the cylinder $(r)$ = $8.4 \,cm$.
Radius of the hemisphere $(r)$ = $8.4 \,cm$.
Total height of the container $(H)$ = $52.8 \,cm$.
Height of the cylinder $(h)$ = $H - r = 52.8 - 8.4 = 44.4 \,cm$.
Volume of the container = Volume of cylinder + Volume of hemisphere.
Volume = $\pi r^2 h + \frac{2}{3} \pi r^3 = \pi r^2 (h + \frac{2}{3} r)$.
Volume = $\frac{22}{7} \times (8.4)^2 \times (44.4 + \frac{2}{3} \times 8.4)$.
Volume = $\frac{22}{7} \times 70.56 \times (44.4 + 5.6) = \frac{22}{7} \times 70.56 \times 50$.
Volume = $22 \times 10.08 \times 50 = 11088 \,cm^3$.
Since $1000 \,cm^3 = 1 \,litre$,the volume in litres = $11088 / 1000 = 11.088 \,litres$.
91
EasyMCQ
The base of a cone with radius $15 \, cm$ and slant height $25 \, cm$ is hemispherical. Find the volume of this solid. $(\pi = 3.14)$ (in $cm^3$)
A
$11775$
B
$12775$
C
$11955$
D
$12345$

Solution

(A) Given: Radius of the cone $(r)$ = $15 \, cm$,Slant height $(l)$ = $25 \, cm$.
First,find the height $(h)$ of the cone using the relation $l^2 = r^2 + h^2$.
$h^2 = 25^2 - 15^2 = 625 - 225 = 400$.
$h = \sqrt{400} = 20 \, cm$.
Volume of the cone = $\frac{1}{3} \pi r^2 h = \frac{1}{3} \times 3.14 \times 15^2 \times 20 = 3.14 \times 225 \times \frac{20}{3} = 3.14 \times 75 \times 20 = 3.14 \times 1500 = 4710 \, cm^3$.
Volume of the hemisphere = $\frac{2}{3} \pi r^3 = \frac{2}{3} \times 3.14 \times 15^3 = \frac{2}{3} \times 3.14 \times 3375 = 2 \times 3.14 \times 1125 = 7065 \, cm^3$.
Total volume of the solid = Volume of cone + Volume of hemisphere = $4710 + 7065 = 11775 \, cm^3$.
92
EasyMCQ
The base of a cone is hemispherical. The radius of the cone is $15 \, cm$ and the total height of the solid is $55 \, cm$. Find the volume of this solid (in $cm^3$).
A
$17100$
B
$16500$
C
$19600$
D
$37100$

Solution

(B) The solid consists of a cone mounted on a hemisphere.
Given: Radius of the hemisphere $(r)$ = $15 \, cm$.
Total height of the solid $(H)$ = $55 \, cm$.
Height of the cone $(h)$ = $H - r = 55 - 15 = 40 \, cm$.
Volume of the solid = Volume of the cone + Volume of the hemisphere.
Volume of the cone = $\frac{1}{3} \pi r^2 h = \frac{1}{3} \times \pi \times (15)^2 \times 40 = 3000 \pi \, cm^3$.
Volume of the hemisphere = $\frac{2}{3} \pi r^3 = \frac{2}{3} \times \pi \times (15)^3 = 2250 \pi \, cm^3$.
Total Volume = $3000 \pi + 2250 \pi = 5250 \pi \, cm^3$.
Using $\pi \approx 3.14$,Total Volume = $5250 \times 3.14 = 16485 \, cm^3$. Rounding to the nearest option,the answer is $16500 \, cm^3$.
93
MediumMCQ
The earth dug out by digging a well with diameter $5.4 \, m$ and depth $20 \, m$ is uniformly spread on a circular ground with radius $15 \, m$. Find the increase in the level of the ground in $cm$.
A
$156.2$
B
$96.1$
C
$64.8$
D
$32.8$

Solution

(C) For the cylindrical well,the radius $r = \frac{5.4}{2} = 2.7 \, m$ and the depth $h = 20 \, m$.
The volume of the earth dug out is $V = \pi r^2 h = \pi \times (2.7)^2 \times 20 \, m^3$.
This earth is spread on a circular ground of radius $R = 15 \, m$ to a height $H$. The volume of this spread earth is $V = \pi R^2 H = \pi \times (15)^2 \times H \, m^3$.
Equating the volumes: $\pi \times (2.7)^2 \times 20 = \pi \times (15)^2 \times H$.
$H = \frac{2.7 \times 2.7 \times 20}{15 \times 15} = \frac{7.29 \times 20}{225} = \frac{145.8}{225} = 0.648 \, m$.
Converting the height to centimeters: $H = 0.648 \times 100 = 64.8 \, cm$.
Thus,the increase in the level of the ground is $64.8 \, cm$.
94
MediumMCQ
$A$ metallic sphere of radius $21 \,cm$ is melted and recast to form a wire with diameter $0.5 \,cm$. Find the length of the wire in $m$.
A
$1175.28$
B
$2975.68$
C
$1985.60$
D
$1975.68$

Solution

(D) Radius of the sphere $R = 21 \,cm$.
Volume of the sphere $= \frac{4}{3} \pi R^3 = \frac{4}{3} \pi (21)^3 \,cm^3$.
For the cylindrical wire,diameter $= 0.5 \,cm$,so radius $r = \frac{0.5}{2} = 0.25 = \frac{1}{4} \,cm$.
Let the length of the wire be $h \,cm$.
Volume of the wire $= \pi r^2 h = \pi (\frac{1}{4})^2 h \,cm^3$.
Since the sphere is recast into a wire,their volumes are equal:
$\pi (\frac{1}{4})^2 h = \frac{4}{3} \pi (21)^3$
$\frac{1}{16} h = \frac{4}{3} \times 21 \times 21 \times 21$
$h = 16 \times 4 \times 7 \times 21 \times 21$
$h = 64 \times 7 \times 441 = 197568 \,cm$.
To convert into meters,divide by $100$:
$h = \frac{197568}{100} = 1975.68 \,m$.
Thus,the length of the wire is $1975.68 \,m$.
95
MediumMCQ
$A$ metallic sphere with radius $42\, cm$ is melted to cast $8000$ identical balls. Find the radius of these balls (in $cm$).
A
$2.1$
B
$2.7$
C
$21$
D
$210$

Solution

(A) Let the radius of the large metallic sphere be $r = 42\, cm$ and the radius of each small ball be $R\, cm$.
The volume of the large sphere is equal to the total volume of the $8000$ small balls.
Volume of sphere $= \frac{4}{3} \pi r^3$
Volume of $8000$ balls $= 8000 \times \frac{4}{3} \pi R^3$
Equating the volumes: $8000 \times \frac{4}{3} \pi R^3 = \frac{4}{3} \pi r^3$
$8000 R^3 = r^3$
$8000 R^3 = (42)^3$
$R^3 = \frac{42 \times 42 \times 42}{8000}$
$R^3 = \left(\frac{42}{20}\right)^3$
$R = \frac{42}{20} = 2.1\, cm$
Thus,the radius of each small ball is $2.1\, cm$.
96
MediumMCQ
$A$ metallic cylinder with radius $15\, cm$ and height $20\, cm$ is melted and recast to produce identical balls with radius $3\, cm$. Find the number of balls produced.
A
$122$
B
$125$
C
$126$
D
$128$

Solution

(B) Radius of the cylinder $r = 15\, cm$ and height $h = 20\, cm$.
Radius of each ball $R = 3\, cm$.
Suppose $n$ balls are produced.
Since the volume remains constant during melting and recasting:
Volume of $n$ balls $=$ Volume of the cylinder
$n \times \frac{4}{3} \pi R^3 = \pi r^2 h$
$n \times \frac{4}{3} \times (3)^3 = (15)^2 \times 20$
$n \times \frac{4}{3} \times 27 = 225 \times 20$
$n \times 36 = 4500$
$n = \frac{4500}{36} = 125$
Thus,$125$ balls are produced.
97
MediumMCQ
$A$ metallic sphere with radius $18 \,cm$ is melted and recast to produce cylinders with radius $3 \,cm$ and height $12 \,cm$. Find the number of cylinders produced.
A
$70$
B
$71$
C
$72$
D
$73$

Solution

(C) Radius of the sphere $R = 18 \,cm$.
For each cylinder,radius $r = 3 \,cm$ and height $h = 12 \,cm$.
Suppose $n$ cylinders are produced.
Volume of $n$ cylinders = Volume of the sphere.
$n \times \pi r^{2} h = \frac{4}{3} \pi R^{3}$.
$n \times r^{2} h = \frac{4}{3} R^{3}$.
$n \times 3^{2} \times 12 = \frac{4}{3} \times 18^{3}$.
$n \times 9 \times 12 = \frac{4}{3} \times 5832$.
$n \times 108 = 4 \times 1944$.
$n \times 108 = 7776$.
$n = \frac{7776}{108} = 72$.
Thus,$72$ cylinders are produced.
98
MediumMCQ
$A$ metallic sphere of radius $21 \,cm$ is melted and recast into a wire with radius $0.5 \,cm$. Find the length of the wire in metres.
A
$403.52$
B
$496.12$
C
$495.92$
D
$493.92$

Solution

(D) The volume of the metallic sphere is given by the formula $V = \frac{4}{3} \pi r^3$,where $r = 21 \,cm$.
$V = \frac{4}{3} \times \pi \times (21)^3 = 4 \times \pi \times 441 \times 7 = 12348 \pi \,cm^3$.
The wire is in the shape of a cylinder with radius $R = 0.5 \,cm$ and length $h$. The volume of the wire is $V = \pi R^2 h$.
Equating the volumes: $12348 \pi = \pi \times (0.5)^2 \times h$.
$12348 = 0.25 \times h$.
$h = \frac{12348}{0.25} = 12348 \times 4 = 49392 \,cm$.
To convert the length into metres,divide by $100$: $h = \frac{49392}{100} = 493.92 \,m$.
99
MediumMCQ
$A$ metallic sphere with diameter $12 \, cm$ is melted and identical balls with radius $0.3 \, cm$ are produced. Find the number of balls produced.
A
$8000$
B
$4000$
C
$8550$
D
$8120$

Solution

(A) Given: Diameter of the metallic sphere $D = 12 \, cm$,so radius $R = 6 \, cm$.
Radius of the smaller ball $r = 0.3 \, cm$.
Let the number of balls produced be $n$.
Since the volume remains constant during melting and recasting,the volume of the large sphere equals the sum of the volumes of $n$ small balls.
$V_{\text{large}} = n \times V_{\text{small}}$
$\frac{4}{3} \pi R^3 = n \times \frac{4}{3} \pi r^3$
$R^3 = n \times r^3$
$n = \frac{R^3}{r^3} = \left( \frac{R}{r} \right)^3$
$n = \left( \frac{6}{0.3} \right)^3 = (20)^3$
$n = 8000$.
Thus,the number of balls produced is $8000$.
100
MediumMCQ
How many balls with diameter $1 \, cm$ can be produced by melting a metallic cylinder with radius $6 \, cm$ and height $4 \, cm$?
A
$942$
B
$864$
C
$745$
D
$649$

Solution

(B) The volume of the metallic cylinder is given by $V_{cylinder} = \pi r^2 h = \pi \times (6)^2 \times 4 = 144\pi \, cm^3$.
The diameter of each ball is $1 \, cm$,so the radius $r_{ball} = 0.5 \, cm$.
The volume of one spherical ball is $V_{ball} = \frac{4}{3} \pi r^3 = \frac{4}{3} \pi (0.5)^3 = \frac{4}{3} \pi (0.125) = \frac{0.5}{3} \pi = \frac{1}{6} \pi \, cm^3$.
The number of balls produced is $n = \frac{V_{cylinder}}{V_{ball}} = \frac{144\pi}{\frac{1}{6}\pi} = 144 \times 6 = 864$.

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