Question

A cone-shaped container has a height of 9 inches and diameter of 2 inches. It is filled with a liquid that is worth $2 per cubic inch. What is the total value of the liquid in the container? Use 3.14 for π .

Answer 1

Volume liquid = volume of the cone = 1/3 * pi * r^2 * h = 1/3 *3.14 * 1^2 * 9

= 9.42 in^3

so total value = 2 * 9.42 = $18.84

Answer 2

The correct answer is $18.84. Hope this helps! :)