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a cone has a volume of 6 cubic inches. what is the volume of a cylinder that the cone fits exactly inside of

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Answer:

= 18 cubic inches

Explanation:

The volume of a cone is given by the formula;

V = 1/3 × base area × height

While that of cylinder is given by the formula;

Volume = Base area × height

Since we need the cylinder to fit exactly inside the cone, then it means that their bases are the same and heights are the same.

Therefore;

The cone has three times less volume compared to the cylinder.

Thus;

Volume of the cylinder = Volume of cone × 3

= 6 In³ × 3

= 18 cubic inches

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