B. 12.7
The slant height of a cone can be calculated using the Pythagorean theorem.
Slant height (l) = √(radius^2 + height^2)
l = √(15^2 + 8^2)
l = √(225 + 64)
l = √289
l = 17
Therefore, the slant height of the cone is 17 cm.
A cone has a radius of 15cm and a height of 8cm. What is the slant height of the cone?
A.
17
B.
12.7
C.
289
D.
23
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