Digital PSAT Math Practice Question 170: Answer and Explanation
Question: 170
The formula for the surface area of a sphere is A = 4πr2. If the volume of sphere A is 8 times the volume of sphere B, what is the ratio of the surface area of sphere A to that of sphere B?
- A. 1:2
- B. 2:1
- C. 4:1
- D. 8:1
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
(C) We're given that VA = 8VB. From the formula for the volume of a sphere , it follows that
. The
term cancels out on both sides, leaving us with
. Taking the cube root of both sides gives rA = 2rB. Thus, the radius of sphere A is twice the radius of sphere B. We ultimately want to find the ratio of the surface areas, so consider the surface areas of the two spheres:
and
To find the ratio of the surface area of sphere A to the surface area of sphere B, we divide the surface area of sphere A by the surface area of sphere B:
We can cancel a 4π and an out of both the numerator and the denominator, which leaves us with
.
Thus, the ratio of the surface area of sphere A to sphere B is or 4:1, which is choice (C).
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