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LxvenderTeaa:

A container in the shape of a cone has a volume of 300 cubic centimeters. Its base has an area of 60 square centimeters. What is the height of the container?

mhanifa:

Do you know the volume formula for a cone?

LxvenderTeaa:

No I do not

mhanifa:

V = 1/3Bh, V - volume, B - area of base, h- height

mhanifa:

You have values of V and B, you need to find h, can you?

LxvenderTeaa:

im not sure

mhanifa:

Can you substitute values into given formula?

LxvenderTeaa:

No I don't really know how to do this

mhanifa:

300 = 1/3(60)h

mhanifa:

Now, can you continue?

LxvenderTeaa:

Yes thanks I can finish it

mhanifa:

Let me know what you get

LxvenderTeaa:

okay

mhanifa:

Thanks, good luck

LxvenderTeaa:

H=15 cm

mhanifa:

Correct!

LxvenderTeaa:

Thanks for the help

mhanifa:

No problem

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