Question

The volume of a cylinder is 81 cubic feet. What is the volume of a cone that fits exactly inside the cylinder? Provide an explanation and proof for your answer to receive full credit.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

vol of cylinder = pi r^2 h , vol of cone = (1/3) pi r^2 h
so volume of the cone = 1/3 * 81 = 27 cu ft

Answer 3

Well, the volume of a cone is 1/3 the volume of a cylinder. So what is 1/3 of 81?

Answer 4

its 27

Answer 5

i just need help walking through it

Answer 6

i dont understand how to answer it