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Find the area of the cross section that is parallel to the base. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

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Answer:

21.0

Explanation:

The cross section of interest is a triangle whose base is the diameter of the cone, 7 m, and whose height is that of the cone, 6 m. The area is given by ...

A = (1/2)bh

A = (1/2)(7 m)(6 m) = 21 m²

In square meters, the area of the cross section is 21.0.

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