To solve this problem, we can use the relationship between the formulas for the volumes of cones and spheres.
The volume of a cone can be calculated using the formula V = (1/3) * π * r^2 * h, where r is the radius of the base of the cone and h is the height of the cone.
The volume of a sphere can be calculated using the formula V = (4/3) * π * r^3, where r is the radius of the sphere.
In this problem, we are given that the diameter of the ice cream cone is equal to its height. Let's denote this height and radius as h and r, respectively.
Since the diameter is equal to the height, the radius is equal to half of the height. Therefore, r = h/2.
We are also given that the volume of the hemisphere of ice cream on top of the cone is 4 in^3. This hemisphere would have the same radius as the cone.
So, the volume of the hemisphere is (4/3) * π * r^3 = (4/3) * π * (h/2)^3 = (1/6) * π * h^3.
Now, let's calculate the volume of the cone. Using the formula for the volume of a cone, the volume would be V = (1/3) * π * r^2 * h = (1/3) * π * (h/2)^2 * h = (1/12) * π * h^3.
The total volume of ice cream in and on top of the cone would be the sum of the volume of the cone and the volume of the hemisphere:
Total volume = (1/12) * π * h^3 + (1/6) * π * h^3
= (2/24) * π * h^3 + (4/24) * π * h^3
= (6/24) * π * h^3
= (1/4) * π * h^3
Since the volume of the hemisphere is 4 in^3, we have:
(1/4) * π * h^3 = 4
Multiplying both sides of the equation by 4 and dividing both sides by π, we get:
h^3 = (4 * 4) / π
h^3 = 16 / π
Taking the cube root of both sides of the equation, we find that h = (16 / π)^(1/3).
Now, substituting this value of h back into the equation for the total volume, we have:
Total volume = (1/4) * π * (16 / π)^(1/3)^3
= (1/4) * π * (16 / π)
= 4
Therefore, the total volume of ice cream in and on top of the cone is 4 in^3.
Aimee packs ice cream into an ice cream cone. She then puts a perfect hemisphere of ice cream on top of the cone that has a volume of 4 in^3. The diameter of the ice cream cone is equal to its height. What is the total volume of ice cream in and on top of the cone? Use the relationship between the formulas for the volumes of cones and spheres to help solve this problem. Show your work and explain your reasoning.
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