ECZ 2024 · O-Level Paper 1 — Similarity and Congruency

Two solid cylinders are geometrically similar. The ratio of their corresponding radii is 3 : 2. Given that the volume of the bigger cylinder is 216cm3, calculate the volume of the smaller cylinder.

  • A. 96cm3
  • B. 144cm3
  • C. 32cm3
  • D. 64cm3

Verified working — step 1

Linear ratio bigger:smaller = 3:2.

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