Mensurationmedium · Past Paper
A cone and a hemisphere have equal bases and equal volumes. Find the ratio of their heights.
A2:1
B1:2
C1:1
D4:1
✓ Correct Answer: A — 2:1
1/3 π r² h = 2/3 π r³. Dividing both sides by 1/3 π r² gives h = 2r. So h:r = 2:1.
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