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Seven identical cylindrical chalk-sticks are fitted tightly in a cylindrical container. The figure below shows the arrangement of the chalk-sticks inside the cylinder.

Arrangement of seven identical cylindrical chalk-sticks inside a cylindrical container.

The length of the container is equal to the length of the chalk-sticks. The ratio of the occupied space to the empty space of the container is

  1. A.

    5/2

  2. B.

    7/2

  3. C.

    9/2

  4. D.

    3

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Correct answer: B

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