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what is the approximate volume of a cone with a radius of 5 and height of 6

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The volume \( V \) of a cone can be calculated using the formula:

\[
V = \frac{1}{3} \pi r^2 h
\]

where \( r \) is the radius of the base of the cone and \( h \) is the height.

Given:
- Radius \( r = 5 \)
- Height \( h = 6 \)

Substituting the values into the formula:

\[
V = \frac{1}{3} \pi (5^2)(6)
\]

Calculating the squared radius:

\[
5^2 = 25
\]

Now, substituting back into the formula:

\[
V = \frac{1}{3} \pi (25)(6) = \frac{1}{3} \pi (150) = 50\pi
\]

To get a numerical approximation, use \( \pi \approx 3.14 \):

\[
V \approx 50 \times 3.14 \approx 157
\]

So, the approximate volume of the cone is \( \approx 157 \) cubic units.

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