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OpenStudy (word2):

i got this answer wrong and i don't know why

OpenStudy (word2):

A cylinder has a radius of 5 feet and a height of 8 feet. Which of the following can be used to calculate the volume of a cone that fits exactly inside the cylinder? > (3.14)(52)(8) 1 over 3(3.14)(52)(8) (3.14)(82)(5) 1 over 3(3.14)(82)(5)

OpenStudy (word2):

this makes no sense to me because the formula for volume is V= pi * r^2*h

OpenStudy (word2):

so basically the answer should be V=(3.14)*(5^2)(8)

OpenStudy (loser66):

The question is about the CONE, not the cylinder!!

OpenStudy (legomyego180):

Thats the volume of the cylinder. Kind of a trick question.

OpenStudy (word2):

but it says "Cylinder"

OpenStudy (loser66):

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OpenStudy (legomyego180):

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OpenStudy (word2):

oh wow

OpenStudy (word2):

it should have been 1 over 3(3.14)(5^2)(8)

jhonyy9 (jhonyy9):

the volume of a cone what fits exactly inside the cylinder will have a volume equal the 1/3 part from volume of cylinder do you know it why ?

OpenStudy (legomyego180):

yup

OpenStudy (word2):

yeah @jhonyy9 , i understand this now

OpenStudy (word2):

thank you everyone

jhonyy9 (jhonyy9):

was our pleasure and anytime good luck bye bye

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