Question

Orange traffic cones come in a variety of sizes. Approximate the volume, in cubic inches, of a traffic cone that has a height of 2 feet and a diameter of 10 inches. Use 3.14 for pie

Answer 1

Volume of the cone = 628 cubic inches.

Explanation:

Given:

Height of the traffic cone,
`h` = 2 feet = 24 inches ...[1 feet =12 inches]

Diameter of the cone,
`d` = 10 inches

Radius of the cone,
`r` = 5 inches ...[
`r=(d)/(2)`]

Value of pie,
`\pi` = 3.14

We have to find the approximate volume.

Lets say that the volume is
`V` .

Formula:

Volume of a cone =
`(\pi r^2h)/(3)`

So,

⇒
`V=(\pi r^2h)/(3)`

⇒ Plugging the values.

⇒
`V=(3.14* 5^2* 24)/(3)`

⇒
`V=(3.14* 25* 24)/(3)`

⇒
`V=628`
`inches^3`

The volume of the orange traffic cone is 628 inches^3.