SOLUTION: the formula for the volume of a cone is V=1/3Bh. If the Volume, V, is 15 cubic centimeters and the height, h, is 5 centimeters, find the base, B, of this cone.

Question 431057: the formula for the volume of a cone is V=1/3Bh. If the Volume, V, is 15 cubic centimeters and the height, h, is 5 centimeters, find the base, B, of this cone.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi

 V = 1/3Bh

15cm^3 = (1/3)B*5cm

 45cm^3/5cm = B

   9cm^2 = B 

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