Ask your own question, for FREE!
Mathematics 7 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

Two similar cylinders have heights 12 inches and 18 inches. What is the ratio of their surface areas? 8 : 27 2 : 3 4 : 27 4 : 9

OpenStudy (aravindg):

Do you know the formula for surface area?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no

OpenStudy (aravindg):

Surface area(A)=2πrh+2πr2

OpenStudy (aravindg):

r=radius h=height Now plug in value and take the ratio.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i dont know the radius

OpenStudy (aravindg):

You could assume them to be same as it is mentioned similar cylinders. Only their heights are different. That is what I can make out from the given info.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i used 4 402.12 and 552.92

OpenStudy (anonymous):

For similar figures, if the lengths change by a factor of m, the areas change by m^2, and the volumes by m^3.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@AravindG

OpenStudy (anonymous):

how do you get the answer from that

OpenStudy (aravindg):

Take the ratio!

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!