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A hemispherical bowl has a 21 cm radius. It is to be painted inside as well as outside. The cost of painting it at the rate of ₹0.05 per cm
2
and assuming that the thickness of the bowl is negligible, is: (Use π=
7
22

)

  1. A
    ₹410.10
  2. B
    ₹188.30
  3. C
    ₹277.20
  4. D
    ₹388.20

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Radius (r) = 21cm
Since the bowl has negligible thickness and is painted both inside and outside, total area to be painted is equal to twice the inner curved surface area.

Total Area=2×(2πr
2
)=4πr
2

Total Area=4×
7
22

×21×21=4×22×3×21=5544cm
2

Cost of painting = Total Area×Rate=5544×0.05=₹277.20

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A hemispherical bowl has a 21 cm radius. It is to be painted inside as well as outside. The cost of painting it at the rate of ₹0.05 per cm
2
and assuming that the thickness of the bowl is negligible, is: (Use π=
7
22

)
A
₹410.10
B
₹188.30
C
₹277.20
D
₹388.20

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