The area of the base of a cone is 64π cm2 while its slant height is 17 cm. This cone is remoulded to obtain a solid sphere. Find the radius of this sphere.

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  1. 8∛30 cm
  2. 2∛40 cm
  3. 2∛30 cm
  4. 6.5 cm

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Option 3 : 2∛30 cm
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Area of base = 64π cm2

⇒ πr2 = 64

⇒ Radius of base = 8 cm

⇒ Height of cone = √(289 – 64) = 15

⇒ Volume of cone = πr2h/3 = (π × 8 × 8 × 15) /3 = 320π

cone is remoulded to obtain a solid sphere,

⇒ Volume of cone = volume of sphere

⇒ 320π = (4/3)π × radius3

⇒ Radius = 2∛30 cm
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