SAT Math : How to find the volume of a cone

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Example Questions

Example Question #182 : Solid Geometry

Cone

The above is a right circular cone. Give its volume.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The volume of a right circular cone  can be calculated from its height  and the radius  of its base using the formula

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 and , so substitute and evaluate:

 

Example Question #183 : Solid Geometry

Cone

In terms of , express the volume  of the above right circular cone.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The volume  of a cone can be calculated from its height  and the radius  of its base using the formula

The slant height  is shown in the diagram to be 24. By the Pythagorean Theorem, 

Setting  and solving for :

Substituting in the volume formula for :

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Example Question #181 : Solid Geometry

Cone

In terms of , express the volume  of the provided right circular cone.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The volume  of a cone can be calculated from its height  and the radius  of its base using the formula

The height of the cone is shown to be equal to 20, so substituting accordingly:

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