pi is about 22/7
.25 * pi r^2 =22/(7 *4) = 22/28 = .79
The base of a 6-inch long ice cream cone with a diameter of 2 inches, is cut 0.25 inches from the base. This cut creates two shapes, one is a cone, and the other one resembles a cylinder since it was cut so close to the base. What is the BEST estimate for the volume of the shape that resembles a cylinder?
A)0.26 cubic inches
B)0.52 cubic inches
C)0.79 cubic inches
D)2.66 cubic inches
Is it B?
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