Volume of a Cone - Pre-Algebra

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The volume of a cone whose height is three times the radius of its base is one cubic yard. Give its radius in inches.

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Answer

The volume of a cone with base radius and height is

The height is three times this, or . Therefore, the formula becomes

Set this volume equal to one and solve for :

This is the radius in yards; since the radius in inches is requested, multiply by 36.

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