Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: 2464 cm^2
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
Recognize that (4/3)π matches (88/21) when π is taken as 22/7, a standard competition convention. This makes solving for r immediate, then CSA = 4πr^2 follows.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Note (4/3)π = (4/3)*(22/7) = 88/21. Therefore, (88/21)r^3 = (88/21)*14^3 ⇒ r = 14 cm. Then compute CSA.
Step-by-Step Solution:
r = 14 cmCSA = 4πr^2 = 4π * 196 = 784πWith π = 22/7 → 784 * 22/7 = 112 * 22 = 2464 cm^2
Verification / Alternative check:
Back-substitute r into V: (4/3)π * 14^3 = (88/21)*14^3, consistent with the given V.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Values 2424, 2446, 2484 deviate from exact 2464 with π = 22/7; 2400 is a rounded guess, not exact.
Common Pitfalls:
Trying to compute π more precisely breaks the designed integer match; mixing diameter and radius when squaring.
Final Answer:
2464 cm^2
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