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Suppose Cone A is similar to Cone B and the scale factor between the solids is 3:2, respectively. If the height of Cone A is 15 inches, determine the height of Cone B. 20 inches

15 inches
10 inches
5 inches

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Answer:


10\ inches

Explanation:

we know that

If two figures are similar, then the ratio of its corresponding sides is proportional

Let

x----> the height of cone B

using proportion


(3)/(2)=(15)/(x) \\ \\x=2*15/3\\ \\x=10\ in

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