If the volumes of two cones are in ratio 1 : 4 and their

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If the volumes of two cones are in ratio 1 : 4 and their diameter are in the ratio 4 : 5, then the ratio of their heights is ?

1. 1 : 5
2. 5 : 4
3. 5 : 16
4. 25 : 64

Correct Option: D

Since the diameters are in the ratio 4 : 5. It follows that their radii are in the ratio 4 : 5.
Let them be 4r and 5r. Let the height be h and H .
∵ Ratio of volumes = [(1/3)π(4r)²h / (1/3)π(5r)²H
= (16h)/(25H)
⇒ h/H = (1/4) x (25/16) = 25/64 = 25: 64.