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a cone has a volume of 1144.53 cubic inches. the base of the cone has a radius of 9 inches. what is the height of the cone? record your answer to the nearest tenth of an inch. Use 3.14 for pie

User Greggory
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Answer: 13.5 in

Explanation:

The formula for the volume of a cone is: V = π*r^2*(h/3).

Therefore, when the given numbers are plugged in, it becomes:

1144.53 = (3.14)(9^2)(h/3).

Solving this for h, we get the answer of 13.5 in

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