SOLUTION: A container is in the shape of a right circular cone. The radius of the base is 3-ft and the height is 5-ft. Compute the volume of the container. Round your answer to 2 decimal pla

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Question 1197578: A container is in the shape of a right circular cone. The radius of the base is 3-ft and the height is 5-ft. Compute the volume of the container. Round your answer to 2 decimal places if necessary.
Answer by ikleyn(52855)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Use the standard formula for the volume of a right circular cone.

Substitute the given data into the formula and calculate the volume.

At the end, round as required.



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