Math Problem Statement

Calculate the height of a cone-shaped door stopper with a radius of 22 cm and a volume of 477π cm³. If your answer is a decimal, give it to 1 decimal place.

Solution

We are tasked with finding the height (hh) of the cone using the formula for the volume of a cone:

Volume of a cone=13πr2h\text{Volume of a cone} = \frac{1}{3} \pi r^2 h

Step 1: Extract the given information

  • Volume (VV) = 477πcm3477\pi \, \text{cm}^3
  • Radius (rr) = 22cm22 \, \text{cm}

Step 2: Substituting into the formula

477π=13π(22)2h477\pi = \frac{1}{3} \pi (22)^2 h

Simplify (22)2(22)^2: 477π=13π(484)h477\pi = \frac{1}{3} \pi (484) h

Step 3: Cancel π\pi on both sides

477=13484h477 = \frac{1}{3} \cdot 484 \cdot h

Step 4: Simplify further

477=484h3477 = \frac{484h}{3}

Multiply both sides by 3: 1431=484h1431 = 484h

Step 5: Solve for hh

h=14314842.96cmh = \frac{1431}{484} \approx 2.96 \, \text{cm}

Final Answer:

The height of the door stopper is 2.96 cm, or 3.0 cm to 1 decimal place (1 d.p.).


Would you like a detailed step-by-step breakdown of this or help with related questions?

Here are 5 follow-up questions to extend your understanding:

  1. How would the volume change if the radius were doubled?
  2. Can you derive the formula for the surface area of a cone with this radius and height?
  3. How does the height change if the volume were increased to 1000πcm31000\pi \, \text{cm}^3?
  4. What is the slant height of the cone using this radius and height?
  5. Can you find the ratio of height to radius in this cone?

Tip: Always double-check units when solving geometry problems to ensure they align!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Volume of a cone
Algebraic manipulation

Formulas

Volume of a cone = (1/3)πr²h

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10