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Set 2: Area Volume (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: B

PROBLEM

A cone has radius 4 and height 12. What is its volume? (Express as a number times pi)

A cone has radius 4 and height 12. What is its volume? (Express as a number times pi)

A.

192pi

B.

64pi

✓ Correct
C.

48pi

D.

128pi

Detailed Explanation

Choice B is the best answer. Volume = (1/3) times pi times r squared times h = (1/3) times pi times 16 times 12 = 64pi

Why others are wrong:
A: 192pi is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 48pi is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 128pi is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.