Chapter 5.5, Problem 46E

Need help  A spherical cell with a 5 um radius "decides" to double its surface area so that it can increase its rate of nutrient import. A) If the cell were to remain spherical while doubling its surface area, what would be the net percent change in its surface area to volume ratio? (show calculations) B) If the cell were to change its shape to a cylinder with a radius of 5 um after doubling its surface area, what would be the net percent change in its surface area to volume ratio? Show calculations) C)should the cell choose option A or B? explain.