Hemispherical bowl painted inside and outside — compute total cost: A hemispherical bowl of radius 3.5 cm is to be painted on the inside as well as the outside. If the rate is ₹ 5 per 10 sq cm, find the total painting cost.

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: ₹ 77

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
The paint is applied to both the inner and outer curved surfaces of a thin hemispherical shell. Neglecting thickness, the inner and outer radii are effectively the same, so the total painted area is twice the curved area of a hemisphere.



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Radius r = 3.5 cm.
  • Curved surface area (hemisphere) = 2πr^2.
  • Painting both sides ⇒ total curved area = 2 * (2πr^2) = 4πr^2.
  • Rate = ₹ 5 per 10 cm2 = ₹ 0.5 per cm2.


Concept / Approach:
Compute total area 4πr^2 and multiply by ₹ 0.5 per cm2. Using π = 22/7 makes the arithmetic exact for r = 3.5.



Step-by-Step Solution:
4πr^2 = 4π * (3.5)^2 = 4π * 12.25 = 49π cm2With π = 22/7 ⇒ 49π = 49 * 22/7 = 154 cm2Cost = 0.5 * 154 = ₹ 77



Verification / Alternative check:
Compute each curved side separately: 2πr^2 ≈ 76.97 cm2; doubled ≈ 153.94 cm2; times ₹ 0.5 ≈ ₹ 76.97 ≈ ₹ 77.



Why Other Options Are Wrong:
₹ 50, ₹ 56, ₹ 81 do not match the exact evaluation with π = 22/7.



Common Pitfalls:
Accidentally adding the flat circular rim area; using π = 3.14 with premature rounding may slightly change cents but not the integer rupee choice.



Final Answer:
₹ 77

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