📝 SSC CGL🔢 Quantitative Aptitude

A solid cone of height 24 cm and radius of its base 8 cm is melted to form a solid cylinder of radius 6 cm and height 6 …

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A solid cone of height 24 cm and radius of its base 8 cm is melted to form a solid cylinder of radius 6 cm and height 6 cm. In the whole process what percent of material is wasted?
a48.5
b37.5
c57.8
d64
✓ Correct answer: c) 57.8
ExplanationVolume of cone = × × = × × = 512 Volume of cylinder = × = × = 216 ∴ % of material wasted = × 100 = × 100 = 57.81 % Hence, Option C is the correct answer.

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