Mensuration · Question 27 · Hard

A cone has base radius 6 cm and slant height 10 cm. What is its volume?

  1. 60π cm³
  2. 288π cm³
  3. 96π cm³
  4. 120π cm³
Answer and explanation

Answer: C. 96π cm³

Explanation: Height = √(10² − 6²) = 8 cm. Volume = (1/3)πr²h = (1/3) × π × 36 × 8 = 96π cm³.

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