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:
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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