The formula for the Volume of a Cone is the same as the formula for the volume of a cylinder with ONE more added step. What is the last step when calculating the Volume of a cone?

A
AMultiply by 3.
B
BDivide by 3.
C
CMultiply by 2.
D
DDivide by 2.

1 answer

The volume of a cone can be found using the formula \( V = \frac{1}{3} \pi r^2 h \), where \( r \) is the radius of the base and \( h \) is the height of the cone.

The volume of a cylinder is calculated using the formula \( V = \pi r^2 h \).

Therefore, the last step when calculating the volume of a cone, compared to a cylinder, is to divide by 3.

The correct answer is:

B. Divide by 3.