Math Problem Statement

Calculate the height of a cone given its volume is 700 cm³ and its diameter is 8 cm. Provide the answer to 1 decimal place.

Solution

Let's solve for the height hh of the cone.

Given:

  • Formula for volume of a cone:
    V=13πr2hV = \frac{1}{3} \pi r^2 h
  • Volume: 700700 cm³
  • Diameter: 88 cm (so the radius r=4r = 4 cm)

Step 1: Substitute values into the formula

700=13π(4)2h700 = \frac{1}{3} \pi (4)^2 h

700=13π(16)h700 = \frac{1}{3} \pi (16) h

700=16πh3700 = \frac{16\pi h}{3}

Step 2: Solve for hh

Multiply both sides by 3:

2100=16πh2100 = 16\pi h

Divide by 16π16\pi:

h=210016πh = \frac{2100}{16\pi}

h210050.24h \approx \frac{2100}{50.24}

h41.8h \approx 41.8

Final Answer:

h41.8 cm (to 1 d.p.)h \approx 41.8 \text{ cm (to 1 d.p.)}

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Related Questions:

  1. How do you derive the formula for the volume of a cone?
  2. If the height was doubled, what would the new volume be?
  3. What is the surface area of this cone?
  4. How does changing the radius affect the volume of a cone?
  5. Can the volume of a cone ever be greater than that of a cylinder with the same height and base radius?

Tip:

When working with formulas involving π\pi, keep intermediate values in terms of π\pi to maintain accuracy before rounding at the final step.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Volumes of 3D shapes
Algebra

Formulas

Volume of a cone = (1/3)πr²h

Theorems

Basic properties of cones
Relationship between volume and height in 3D shapes

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10