The area of this cylinder's base is one hundred fifty square inches. The height of the cylinder is 6 inches. What is the volume of the cone that has the same base area and height? Show the steps of your solution and explain your work.

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anonymous · Answer

the volume of the cone is always 1/3 the volume of the cylinder...

anonymous · Answer

volume of the cylinder is area of the base (given in the problem) times the height (given in the problem)

anonymous · Answer

so all i have to do if find the area of the cylinder they 1/3 of taht is the cone?

anonymous · Answer

volume, not area, but yes. :)

anonymous · Answer

oh okay thanks so much!

anonymous · Answer

no problem...if you post your answer, i can check it for you.

anonymous · Answer

okay :)