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If a cone has a height of 8 inches and a side measurement of 10 inches, what is the radius of its base?

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Answer:

r = 6 inch

Explanation:

Given that,

The height of a cone, h =8 inches

The slant height of the cone, l = 10 inches

We need to find the radius of the base. The relation between height, radius and the slant height of the cone is given by :


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So, the radius of its base is equal to 6 inches.

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