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A right cone has a slant height of 20 feet, and the diameter of the base is 24 feet. What is the height, h, of the cone? 20 ft 24 ft A. 544 B. 12 ft c. 256 ft D. 16 ft

A right cone has a slant height of 20 feet, and the diameter of the base is 24 feet. What is the height, h, of the cone? 20 ft 24 ft A. 544 B. 12 ft c. 256 ft D. 16 ft
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A right cone has a slant height of 20 feet, and the diameter of the base is 24

feet. What is the height, h, of the cone?
20 ft
24 ft
A. 544
B. 12 ft
c. 256 ft
D. 16 ft

User Comrade Che
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Answer:

D. 16 ft

Explanation:

h = √20² - (24/2)² = √400-144 = √256 = 16

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