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Set 2: Area Volume (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: D

PROBLEM

Recent studies show that a cone has radius 5 and height 12. What is its volume? (Express as a number times pi)

A cone has radius 5 and height 12. What is its volume? (Express as a number times pi)

A.

60pi

B.

300pi

C.

200pi

D.

100pi

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

[Variation 1] Choice D is the best answer. Volume = (1/3) times pi times r squared times h = (1/3) times pi times 25 times 12 = 100pi

Why others are wrong:
A: 60pi is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 300pi is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 200pi is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.