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Q · Mensuration Medium · 45s
If a right circular cone is separated into solids of volumes V₁, V 2, V₃ by two planes parallel to the base, which also trisect the altitude, then V₁: V₂ : V₃ is
TopicMensuration
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Final Answer: Option D — 1:7:19