Rectangular Box Inscribed in Sphere
CAT 2024 Slot 1 · Quantitative Ability · Hard · Mensuration
This is a hard Quantitative Ability question from the CAT 2024 Slot 1 paper. It tests Mensuration. The full answer key and a step-by-step explanation are below — try it yourself first, then reveal the solution.
The surface area of a closed rectangular box, which is inscribed in a sphere, is 846 sq cm , and the sum of the lengths of all its edges is 144 cm . The volume, in cubic cm , of the sphere is
- A.
750\pi
- B.
1125\pi\sqrt{2}
- C.
1125\pi
- D.
750\pi\sqrt{2}
Answer
B
Explanation
Let box dimensions be .
- Surface area
- Edge length sum
For a box inscribed in a sphere, diagonal . Radius of sphere .
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