Mensuration


  1. A semicircular sheet of metal of diameter 28 cm is bent into an open conical cup. The capacity of the cup (taking π = 22/7) is









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    Let the radius of the base of cup be r cm, 2πr = π × 14
    π r = 7 cm
    Slant height = 14 cm;
    Height = √14² - 7⊃ = √21 × 7
    = 7√3 cm

    ∴ Capacity of cup =
    1
    πr²h
    3

    =
    1
    ×
    22
    × 7 × 7 × 7√3 cm
    37

    = 622.36 cubic cm.

    Correct Option: B

    Let the radius of the base of cup be r cm, 2πr = π × 14
    π r = 7 cm
    Slant height = 14 cm;
    Height = √14² - 7⊃ = √21 × 7
    = 7√3 cm

    ∴ Capacity of cup =
    1
    πr²h
    3

    =
    1
    ×
    22
    × 7 × 7 × 7√3 cm
    37

    = 622.36 cubic cm.


  1. In a cylindrical vessel of diameter 24 cm filled up with sufficient quantity of water, a solid spherical ball of radius 6 cm is completely immersed. Then the increase in height of water level is :









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    If the height of increased water level be h cm, then

    h
    = 3
    3

    ⇒ 12 × 12 × h =
    4
    × 6 × 6 × 6
    3

    ⇒ h =
    4 × 2 × 6 × 6
    2cm
    12 × 12

    Correct Option: B

    If the height of increased water level be h cm, then

    h
    = 3
    3

    ⇒ 12 × 12 × h =
    4
    × 6 × 6 × 6
    3

    ⇒ h =
    4 × 2 × 6 × 6
    2cm
    12 × 12



  1. The area of a triangle formed by y = x, x = 6 and y = 0 is :









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    Co-ordinates of point B = (6, 6) as y = x and x = 6
    ∴ OA = 6 and AB = 6
    ∴ Area of ∆OAB

    =
    1
    × OA × AB
    2

    =
    1
    × 6 × 6 = 18 sq. units
    2

    Correct Option: B


    Co-ordinates of point B = (6, 6) as y = x and x = 6
    ∴ OA = 6 and AB = 6
    ∴ Area of ∆OAB

    =
    1
    × OA × AB
    2

    =
    1
    × 6 × 6 = 18 sq. units
    2


  1. The ratio of height and the diameter of a right circular cone is 3 : 2 and its volumeis 1078 cc, then (taking π = 22/7) its height is :









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    Let, Height of the cone = 3x cm and diameter = 2x cm.
    ∴ Radius = x cm.

    Volume =
    1
    πr²h
    3

    ⇒ 1078 =
    1
    ×
    22
    × x² × 3x
    37

    ⇒ 1078 =
    22
    7

    ⇒ x³ =
    1078 × 7
    = 343
    22

    ⇒ x = 3√343 = 7
    ∴ Height = 3 × 7 = 21 cm

    Correct Option: C

    Let, Height of the cone = 3x cm and diameter = 2x cm.
    ∴ Radius = x cm.

    Volume =
    1
    πr²h
    3

    ⇒ 1078 =
    1
    ×
    22
    × x² × 3x
    37

    ⇒ 1078 =
    22
    7

    ⇒ x³ =
    1078 × 7
    = 343
    22

    ⇒ x = 3√343 = 7
    ∴ Height = 3 × 7 = 21 cm



  1. The radii of the base of two cylinders A and B are in the ratio 3 : 2 and their height in the ratio n : 1. If the volume of cylinder A is 3 times that of cylinder B, the value of n is









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    Let the radius of the base of cylinder A be 3x units and that of cylinder B be 2x units.
    Similarly, height of cylinder A = ny units and that of cylinder B be y units.
    Since, Volume of cylinder = πr²h
    According to the question π(3x)² × ny = 3π (2x)² × y
    ⇒ 9x²y.n = 12x²y

    ⇒ n =
    12
    =
    4
    93

    Correct Option: A

    Let the radius of the base of cylinder A be 3x units and that of cylinder B be 2x units.
    Similarly, height of cylinder A = ny units and that of cylinder B be y units.
    Since, Volume of cylinder = πr²h
    According to the question π(3x)² × ny = 3π (2x)² × y
    ⇒ 9x²y.n = 12x²y

    ⇒ n =
    12
    =
    4
    93