Answer:
The volume of the cone in terms of π is 90.31π inches³ to the nearest hundredth.
Explanation:
Volume = πr²(h/3) = ?
Height = 15 inches (from the diagram)
Find r
since we are given the circumference of the base circle = 8.5π inches => 2πr
∴ 8.5π inches = 2πr
( 8.5π / 2π ) inches = r
4.25 inches = (r) Radius
Now that we have both Height (15 inches) and Radius (4.25 inches), calculate the volume.
Volume = πr²(h/3)
= π * (4.25 inches)² * (15 inches / 3)
= π * 18.0625 inches² * 5 inches
Volume = 90.3125π inches³
Rounding to the nearest hundredth ≅ 90.31π inches³