Molly built a teepee in the shape of a cone. The diameter of the base is 12 feet and the height is 18 feet. What is the volume of the cone?A 72πcu ftB 216πcu ftC 648πcu ftD 864πcu ft
Q. Molly built a teepee in the shape of a cone. The diameter of the base is 12 feet and the height is 18 feet. What is the volume of the cone?A 72πcu ftB 216πcu ftC 648πcu ftD 864πcu ft
Identify radius of base: Step 1: Identify the radius of the base of the cone.Since the diameter of the base is 12 feet, the radius is half of the diameter.Radius = Diameter / 2 = 12 feet / 2 = 6 feet.
Use volume formula: Step 2: Use the formula for the volume of a cone.The formula for the volume of a cone is (31)πr2h, where r is the radius and h is the height.Volume = (31)π(6 feet)2(18 feet).
Calculate radius squared: Step 3: Calculate the square of the radius.Radius squared = 6 feet×6 feet=36 square feet.
Substitute values and simplify: Step 4: Substitute the values into the formula and simplify.Volume = (31)π(36 square feet)(18 feet)=(31)π(648 cubic feet)=216π cubic feet.
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