To find the volume ( V ) of a cone, you can use the formula:
[ V = \frac{1}{3} \pi r^2 h ]
where:
- ( r ) is the radius of the base of the cone,
- ( h ) is the height of the cone.
In your case, the radius ( r ) is 5 cm and the height ( h ) is 9 cm. Using ( \pi \approx 3.14 ):
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Calculate ( r^2 ): [ r^2 = 5^2 = 25 ]
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Substitute the values into the volume formula: [ V = \frac{1}{3} \times 3.14 \times 25 \times 9 ]
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Calculate ( 3.14 \times 25 ): [ 3.14 \times 25 = 78.5 ]
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Now multiply that result by 9: [ 78.5 \times 9 = 706.5 ]
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Finally, divide by 3: [ V = \frac{706.5}{3} \approx 235.5 ]
So, the volume of the cone is approximately 235.5 cubic centimeters when rounded to the nearest tenth.