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Answer: DSet 1: Area Volume (Advanced)
Explanation
PROBLEM
A cone has radius 2 and height 3. What is its volume? (Express as a number times pi)
A cone has radius 2 and height 3. What is its volume? (Express as a number times pi)
A.
12pi
B.
6pi
C.
8pi
D.✓ Correct
4pi
Detailed Explanation
Choice D is the best answer. Volume = (1/3) times pi times r squared times h = (1/3) times pi times 4 times 3 = 4pi
Why others are wrong:
A: 12pi is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 6pi is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 8pi is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.