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A cone-shaped dispenser is filled with cereal. The cone has a radius of 1.5 inches and a height of 5 inches. Which measurement is closest to the volume of cereal that the cone-shaped dispenser holds?

Possible Answers:
A - 3.75
B - 11.78
C - 141.37
D - 47.12

User Ryan Guest
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Answer:

Option B.
11.78\ in^(3)

Explanation:

we know that

The volume of a cone is equal to


V=(1)/(3) \pi r^(2)h

we have


r=1.5\ in


h=5\ in

substitute


V=(1)/(3) \pi (1.5)^(2)(5)


V=3.75\pi\ in^(3)

assume


\pi =3.14


V=3.75(3.14)=11.78\ in^(3)

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