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?

1 answer

pi is about 22/7

.25 * pi r^2 =22/(7 *4) = 22/28 = .79