Question

Orange traffic cones come in a variety of sizes. Approximate the volume, in cubic inches, of a traffic cone that has a height of 2 feet and a diameter of 10 inches. Use 3.14 for pie

Answer 1

Answer:

Volume of the cone = 628 cubic inches.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

Height of the traffic cone, $h$ = 2 feet = 24 inches        ...[1 feet =12 inches]

Diameter of the cone, $d$ = 10 inches

Radius of the cone, $r$ = 5 inches                                  ...[$r=\frac{d}{2}$]

Value of pie, $\pi$ = 3.14

We have to find the approximate volume.

Lets say that the volume is $V$ .

Formula:

Volume of a cone = $\frac{\pi r^2h}{3}$

So,

⇒ $V=\frac{\pi r^2h}{3}$

⇒ Plugging the values.

⇒ $V=\frac{3.14\times 5^2\times 24}{3}$

⇒ $V=\frac{3.14\times 25\times 24}{3}$

⇒ $V=628$  $inches^3$

The volume of the orange traffic cone is 628 inches^3.