Ask your own question, for FREE!
Mathematics 15 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

An hourglass, composed of two identical cones, is 12 cm tall. The radius of each cone is 3 cm. If you want to fill the bottom half of the hourglass full of salt, how much salt will you need? Explain the method you would use to find the amount of salt

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

|dw:1422912635973:dw|

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

What is the shape of the bottom half of the hourglass?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

cone

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@mathstudent55

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

Good. The amount of sand that fits is the volume of the cone. You need the formula for the volume of a cone. Do you know it?

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!