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The ratio of the radii of two spheres is 2:3. What is the ratio of their surface areas?
A2:3
B4:9
C8:27
D4:6
✓ Correct Answer: B — 4:9
Ratio of surface areas = (r1/r2)² = (2/3)² = 4:9.
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